MADISON, Ala. — When you step outside on a summer night and see mosquito fogging trucks driving through your neighborhood, the goal seems pretty simple: cut down on those pesky, blood-sucking bugs. While those sprays target mosquitoes, many people wonder:
QUESTION:
Does mosquito spraying harm other bugs and insects?
Let’s verify!
U.S. National Library of Medicine, study on mosquito adulticides
ANSWER:
Yes, mosquito spraying can harm some other insects if it’s improperly applied. However, federal agencies and research studies say routine low-volume mosquito spraying, when done according to label directions and during evening hours, is designed to minimize impacts on other bugs, including bees.
WHAT WE FOUND:
The City of Madison says it uses an adulticide program, with fogging trucks operating in the evening hours to reduce mosquito populations…