(Ambridge, PA) The Beaver County Conservation District’s Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Program (BU 13579 ) will be conducting a truck-mounted, Ultra Low Volume (ULV) spray event on Thursday, August 17th,2023 between 8pm and 10 pm to decrease mosquito populations and reduce the risk of West Nile virus (WNV) transmission. In case of inclement weather, the rain date will be Monday, August 21st.
Areas of focus will be the town of Ambridge and the surrounding area. Recent mosquito samples from this location have tested positive for WNV.
The product being used (Aqua duet) has a very low toxicity profile to mammals and has negligible impact on non-target insects and the environment.