City of Fort Collins - West Nile Virus spraying
City of Fort Collins
Based on high levels of West Nile virus infected Culex mosquitoes trapped last week, the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County will spray for mosquitoes in northeast Fort Collins.
Spraying will occur by fogging trucks on both Thursday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Aug. 29, weather permitting; it will begin at approximately 8 p.m. each night and end by approximately 2 a.m. the following morning.
Spraying will take place in the areas generally bounded by:
- Douglas Road, I-25, Mulberry Street, Riverside Avenue and College Avenue, as well as
- The area east of I-25 to County Road 5, between Mulberry Street and County Road 48, and
- The residential areas immediately west of College Avenue between Hickory Street and Highway 1
Please see the detailed map of the spray area at www.fcgov.com/westnile and attached. The entire spray area will be treated on both nights.
The City’s contractor, Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), will use a permethrin-based product to be applied in a fine mist. To minimize pesticide exposure, residents should stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed for 30 to 60 minutes after spraying. It’s recommended that residents bring pets indoors as well. Residents can further minimize pesticide exposure by covering organic gardens, ponds, and water features with a sheet or tarp. Fogging trucks are equipped with GPS tracking; to follow the trucks’ progress, visit www.fcgov.com/westnile.
The decision to spray for mosquitos follows the recommendation by the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, in accordance with the City’s West Nile Virus Management Policy.
City of Fort Collins
Based on high levels of West Nile virus infected Culex mosquitoes trapped last week, the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County will spray for mosquitoes in northeast Fort Collins.
Spraying will occur by fogging trucks on Wednesday, Sept. 1, weather permitting; it will begin at approximately 8 p.m. and end by approximately 2 a.m. the following morning.
Spraying will take place in the areas generally bounded by:
- Douglas Road, I-25, Mulberry Street, Riverside Avenue and College Avenue, as well as
- The area east of I-25 to County Road 5, between Mulberry Street and County Road 48, and
- The residential areas immediately west of College Avenue between Hickory Street and Highway 1
Please see the detailed map of the spray area at www.fcgov.com/westnile and attached. The entire spray area will be treated on both nights.
The City’s contractor, Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), will use a permethrin-based product to be applied in a fine mist. To minimize pesticide exposure, residents should stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed for 30 to 60 minutes after spraying. It’s recommended that residents bring pets indoors as well. Residents can further minimize pesticide exposure by covering organic gardens, ponds, and water features with a sheet or tarp. Fogging trucks are equipped with GPS tracking; to follow the trucks’ progress, visit www.fcgov.com/westnile.
The decision to spray for mosquitos follows the recommendation by the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, in accordance with the City’s West Nile Virus Management Policy.
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Debido a los altos niveles de mosquitos Culex infectados con el virus del Nilo Occidental que fueron recolectados la semana pasada, la ciudad de Fort Collins fumigará en el noreste de Fort Collins.
Dependiendo del clima, la fumigación se llevará a cabo a través de camiones de nebulización el miércoles 1 de septiembre. La fumigación comenzara a las 8 p.m. y terminara a las 2 a.m. de la mañana del siguiente día.
La fumigación se llevará a cabo en el área generalmente limitada por:
- Douglas Road, I-25, Mulberry Street, Riverside Avenue and College Avenue, al igual que
- El área este de I-25 hacia County Road 5, entre Mulberry Street y County Road 48, y
- Las áreas residenciales inmediatamente al oeste de College Avenue entre Hickory Street y Highway 1
Un mapa detallado de la fumigación se encuentra adjunto, así como en la página de internet en www.fcgov.com/westnile
El contratista de la Ciudad, Vector Disease Control International, utilizará un producto con base de permetrina el cual será aplicado en una suave llovizna. Para reducir la exposición al pesticida, los integrantes de la comunidad deben permanecer dentro de sus hogares y mantener las puertas y ventanas cerradas por 30 a 60 minutos después de la fumigación. También se recomienda mantener a las mascotas dentro de casa. Las personas también podrán reducir la exposición al pesticida cubriendo con una tela o lona jardines orgánicos, estanques, y otras fuentes de agua. Los camiones de nebulización están equipados con un sistema de rastreo GPS; para monitorear el progreso de los camiones de nebulización, visite la página www.fcgov.com/westnile
La decisión de fumigar a los mosquitos sigue la recomendación del Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente del Condado Larimer, de acuerdo con la póliza de gestión del virus del Nilo Occidental de la ciudad.
City of Fort Collins
City to spray for mosquitoes in southeast Fort Collins Sept. 9 & 12
Based on high levels of West Nile virus infected Culex mosquitoes trapped last week, the City of Fort Collins will spray for mosquitoes in southeast Fort Collins.
Spraying will occur by fogging trucks on both Thursday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 12, weather permitting; it will begin at approximately 8 p.m. each night and end by approximately 2 a.m. the following morning.
Spraying will take place in the areas generally bounded by College Avenue, Horsetooth Road, Ziegler Road and Kechter Road.
Please see the detailed map of the spray area at www.fcgov.com/westnile and attached. The entire spray area will be treated on both nights.
The City’s contractor, Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), will use a permethrin-based product to be applied in a fine mist. To minimize pesticide exposure, residents should stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed for 30 to 60 minutes after spraying. It’s recommended that residents bring pets indoors as well. Residents can further minimize pesticide exposure by covering organic gardens, ponds, and water features with a sheet or tarp. Fogging trucks are equipped with GPS tracking; to follow the trucks’ progress, visit www.fcgov.com/westnile.
The decision to spray for mosquitos follows the recommendation by the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, in accordance with the City’s West Nile Virus Management Policy.
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La Ciudad fumigará mosquitos el 9 y 12 de septiembre
Debido a los altos niveles de mosquitos Culex infectados con el virus del Nilo Occidental que fueron recolectados la semana pasada, la ciudad de Fort Collins fumigará en el sureste de Fort Collins.
Dependiendo del clima, la fumigación se llevará a cabo a través de camiones de nebulización el jueves 9 de septiembre y domingo 12 de septiembre. La fumigación comenzara a las 8 p.m. y terminara a las 2 a.m. de la mañana del siguiente día.
La fumigación se llevará a cabo en el área generalmente limitada por College Avenue, Horestooth Road, Ziegler Road y Kechter Road.
Un mapa detallado de la fumigación se encuentra adjunto, así como en la página de internet en www.fcgov.com/westnile
El contratista de la Ciudad, Vector Disease Control International, utilizará un producto con base de permetrina el cual será aplicado en una suave llovizna. Para reducir la exposición al pesticida, los integrantes de la comunidad deben permanecer dentro de sus hogares y mantener las puertas y ventanas cerradas por 30 a 60 minutos después de la fumigación. También se recomienda mantener a las mascotas dentro de casa. Las personas también podrán reducir la exposición al pesticida cubriendo con una tela o lona jardines orgánicos, estanques, y otras fuentes de agua. Los camiones de nebulización están equipados con un sistema de rastreo GPS; para monitorear el progreso de los camiones de nebulización, visite la página www.fcgov.com/westnile
La decisión de fumigar a los mosquitos sigue la recomendación del Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente del Condado Larimer, de acuerdo con la póliza de gestión del virus del Nilo Occidental de la ciudad.
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