In an effort to clamp down on the mosquito population and curb the spread of West Nile Virus, the Shelby County Health Department has laid out its mosquito control schedule for the coming week. This tried-and-true method will see trucks rolling through designated zip codes, dispensing EPA-approved insecticides in targeted sprays.
Starting tomorrow, between the evening hours of 8:15 p.m. and 11:15 p.m., areas including ZIP Codes 38002, 38053, 38004, 38011, and 38133 will be treated. The Shelby County Health Department is using a punctual rotation system, ensuring each zip code in the county gets a minimum of two spray-downs during peak mosquito season. Regarding the fight against these pesky bloodsuckers, being proactive is key, particularly in locations where West Nile Virus presence is confirmed, and considering spraying is off the table when the mercury dips below 60 degrees.
Weather permitting, the mosquito control activities will continue throughout the week at varying early morning and evening times, covering an extensive reach of the county. The full schedule and route maps are available online, offering exact details on which ZIP codes and when they’ll feel the brunt of the county’s control operations. People living in the scheduled areas have been advised to prepare, especially those with respiratory conditions like asthma, for whom staying indoors could be a preferable option during the spray times…