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An aerial mosquito abatement program will take place Sept. 1-3 in
various areas across southern Miami-Dade County. County public health
personnel have determined areas on Homestead ARB and surrounding
communities where mosquito numbers have reached nuisance levels.
Specially equipped U.S. Air Force Reserve C-130H cargo planes from the
910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown, Ohio, will commence a routine aerial
spraying operation using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
registered pesticide Dibrom (also known as Naled), which is registered
for use in Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo)
An aerial mosquito abatement program will take place Sept. 1-3 in
various areas across southern Miami-Dade County. County public health
personnel have determined areas on Homestead ARB and surrounding
communities where mosquito numbers have reached nuisance levels.
Specially equipped U.S. Air Force Reserve C-130H cargo planes from the
910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown, Ohio, will commence a routine aerial
spraying operation using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
registered pesticide Dibrom (also known as Naled), which is registered
for use in Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo)
8/28/2009 - HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. -- An
aerial mosquito abatement program will take place Sept. 1-3
in various areas across southern Miami-Dade County. County public
health personnel have determined areas on Homestead ARB and surrounding
communities where mosquito numbers have reached nuisance levels.
Specially equipped U.S. Air Force Reserve C-130H cargo planes from the 910th Airlift Wing,
Youngstown, Ohio, will commence a routine aerial spraying operation
using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registered pesticide
Dibrom (also known as Naled), which is registered for use in Florida.
Adult mosquito control will occur during the final two daylight hours
prior to sunset and up to 30 minutes after sunset. Residents should not
be alarmed. This is a routine operation that has been conducted
successfully and without incident in other areas that have experienced
excessive amounts of standing water.
Residents should be mindful of low-flying aircraft during this period,
and expect to see planes at or above 150 feet above ground level during
the actual spraying application. Click on attached map to
see proposed area of spraying.
The amount of insecticide in the air should not affect people or
animals. Beekeepers are asked to keep their bees covered during the
spraying operations in their particular area. Concerned citizens
should contact the Miami-Dade County Mosquito Control Division or the 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office at (305) 224-7330 or (305) 224-7263.
