Public Affairs
Department
P.O. Box 1989
West Palm Beach, FL 33402-1989
(561) 355-2754
FAX: (561) 355-3819
http://www.pbcgov.com
Palm Beach County
Board of County
Commissioners
Shelley Vana
Chair
Steven L. Abrams
Vice Chair
Karen T. Marcus,
Paulette Burdick
Burt Aaronson
Jess R. Santamaria
Priscilla A. Taylor
County Administrator
Robert Weisman
"An equal opportunity
Affirmative Action Employer"
Electronic Press Release
County to Conduct Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes in Western Areas
For immediate release: 6-30-2006
Contact: Mosquito Control, 967-6480
The Palm Beach County Division of Mosquito Control will be doing aerial spraying, beginning at sundown on Sunday evening, July 2, 2006, weather permitting.
The planned coverage area includes all populated areas from Military Trail west to The Glades. The craft used is a Huey helicopter.
Aerial spraying is necessary to control the mosquito population that has increased during the recent rains. To further help control mosquitoes, residents are asked to drain or minimize standing water on their properties.
If you are going be outdoors after dark, be sure to use an insect repellent containing DEET and wear long pants and a long-sleeve shirt.
The Aerial Spray Hotline is 561-642-8775.