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County will not conduct mosquito spraying this summer after Weed Board recommendation
Summary
The Brookings County Weed Board recommended not spraying for mosquitoes this year because no budgeted funds and last year's product is depleted. The board agreed by consensus and noted private applicators remain an option.
Commission Department Director Stacy Steffensen reported April 7 that the Weed Board recommended not conducting county-operated mosquito spraying this summer. Steffensen said there is nothing budgeted for mosquito spraying, existing product from last year has been used, and the county will not hire a seasonal worker for the program this year.
By consensus the board agreed not to spray; Steffensen noted private applicators are available for residents who want spraying services. The meeting record does not show a vote because the action was taken by consensus. Residents seeking mosquito-control services were not given a county-funded alternative or timeline for revisiting the policy during the meeting.
