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Moorhead council adopts updated mosquito-control policy after debate over aerial spraying
Summary
After extended discussion and review of Cass County data, the Moorhead City Council adopted a revised mosquito‑control policy (items 17 a–c) that adds trap sites, clarifies decision points for aerial spraying and initiates plans for insecticide resistance testing.
The Moorhead City Council voted April 27 to adopt a revised mosquito‑control policy and related contracts with Cass County Vector Control and Vector Disease Control International. Public Works Director Paul Feigner described a decision matrix intended to include West Nile virus risk and to reduce impacts on pollinators.
Feigner said the policy formalizes triggers for aerial spraying and increases public communication and data collection. He told the council the city will add two mosquito‑trap locations in 2026 (one near Angeles Park and another near Horizon Shores) to improve local surveillance.
Council member Deb White…
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