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, Liberty Township, Port Allegany Borough and Eldred Borough, McKean County. 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 began llate evening Sunday and will continue until Tuesday, with rain dates of 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 BU# 13152 in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Call 814-598-3652 with any questions or concerns.
Many mosquito problems in the neighborhood are likely to come from water-filled containers that residents can help to eliminate. All mosquitoes require water in which to breed. Be sure to drain any standing water around the house.
• Dispose of any tires. Tires can breed thousands of mosquitoes.
• Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers.
• Clear roof gutters of debris.
• Clean pet water dishes regularly.
• Check and empty children’s toys.
• Repair leaky outdoor faucets.
• Change the water in bird baths at least once a week.
• Canoes and other boats should be turned over.
• Avoid water collecting on pool covers.
• Empty water collected in tarps around the yard or on woodpiles.
• Plug tree holes.
• Even the smallest of containers that can collect water can breed hundreds to thousands of mosquitoes. They don’t need much water to lay their eggs. (bottles, barrels, buckets, overturned garbage can lids, etc.)
