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Monte Vista council adopts revised mosquito-spraying plan, ends no-spray list
Summary
The Monte Vista City Council approved a five-point mosquito-spraying plan that returns to malathion, eliminates the no-spray list, restricts operations to city streets (no alleys) and schedules weekly Thursday morning treatments, after a lengthy staff presentation and public concern about worker safety and spray effectiveness.
Monte Vista City Council on March 20 approved changes to the city's mosquito-spraying program, voting to revert to malathion, stop spraying alleys, remove the voluntary no-spray list and set weekly operations for Thursday mornings.
Public Works Director Rob Vance summarized results from the 2024 season and told the council residents reported weaker "knockdown potency" after the city switched chemicals and routes last year. "So for this year, I think I want to go back to Malathion and try to do it on a two-year rotating basis," Vance said. He also said alley work raises safety concerns for spray operators after several confrontations with residents during past seasons.
The council voted to adopt the five recommendations in Vance's memorandum dated March 20, which included: revert to malathion as…
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