Residents circulate mosquito‑prevention brochure; council to work with Virginia Tech on spraying effectiveness

During public comment, volunteer Tiarra Tracy said she and a group are distributing an educational brochure to reduce the need for mosquito spraying and to protect pollinators. "The spraying process can harm other pollinators. Ms. Tracy would like a balance between safety and a healthy environment," the minutes record.

Mayor Fletcher Fosque said the council will continue collaborating with Virginia Tech to determine whether spraying has been effective and expressed support for the prevention brochure. Public commenters differed: Mark Sinclair thanked the town manager for running the sprayer and said he supported spraying, while Tracy and others urged measures to limit collateral harm to pollinators and to seek non‑chemical prevention steps. The council did not take formal action at the meeting but noted ongoing work and monitoring.