SMETHPORT — The McKean County Mosquito Control Program will be conducting a truck mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation in Annin Township, Keating Township, Otto Township, Eldred Township and Eldred Borough.
Residential and recreational areas will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes using Biomist3+15, applied at a rate of .62 oz per acre. This product is designed to provide quick knockdown and effective control of adult nuisance mosquitos.
The control work will begin late evening today with rain dates of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Weather conditions, surveillance data, and other unexpected events could delay or cancel this spray operation.
The staging area for spraying is Eldred Memorial Park.
The truck mounted ULV spray will be conducted by McKean Environmental Solutions LLC in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Call 814-598-3652 if you have any questions or concerns.