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Oceanside Region Aerial Mosquito Larvicide Control Begins May 5

The San Diego Vector Control Program​​ will apply granules of larvicide via helicopter to specific waterways known to breed mosquitoes.

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A total of 8 different locations with nearly 100 acres in the Oceanside area are slated for aerial applications​ to reduce mosquito breeding.
A total of 8 different locations with nearly 100 acres in the Oceanside area are slated for aerial applications​ to reduce mosquito breeding. (Shutterstock)

OCEANSIDE, CA — The Oceanside area will be included in the aerial applications for mosquito control slated to start on May 5th, with nearly 100 acres in 8 different locations to be targeted.

The County of San Diego Vector Control Program will conduct the first routine aerial mosquito larvicide applications of the 2021 season this Wednesday, May 5 and Thursday, May 6, to reduce mosquito breeding and decrease the risk of West Nile virus transmission.

The following locations in Oceanside will be targeted for Aerial Larvicide Applications:

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Name of Site - Acres

Fireside Park - 5.5
San Luis Rey River - 30
Huula Dr. - 14.7
Foss Lake -27
Libby Lake - 1.5
Talone Lake - 8
Guajome County Park - 40
Antique Gas/Guajome Adobe - 9

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Granules of larvicide will be applied via helicopter to specific waterways known to breed mosquitoes throughout the San Diego region. The larvicide consists of naturally occurring bacteria that target mosquito larvae but are safe to people, pets, plants and wildlife. VCP staff will be at the locations during the applications to answer questions and monitor progress. Depending on conditions, aerial mosquito larvicide applications will occur every 3-4 weeks or as needed during the mosquito season from April through October.

For more information on the aerial larvicide program, larvicides used, and West Nile virus please visit SDFightTheBite.com.

Oceanside residents can sign up to receive e-mail notifications of scheduled aerial applications: E-Gov Delivery Notice Subscription.

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