NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on Tuesday, Oct. 14, over the federal property on Craney Island, with a backup date of Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Eastern Aviation LLC, the district’s contractor, will spray liquid larvicide to target developing mosquito larvae in the area.
The treatment will be applied by a crop-duster style aircraft.
Beekeepers in affected areas do not need to cover their bees during spraying, as the chemical used does not affect bees.
For continuous updates on aerial mosquito spraying, contact the Portsmouth Mosquito Hotline at 757-393-8666.