For Immediate Release - News Advisory
Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District
Fogging For Mosquitoes To Be Conducted In Oakley Tomorrow
- Current conditions indicate higher risk for West Nile virus transmission -
For Immediate Release: August 25, 2008
Contact: Deborah Bass, Public Affairs Manager
925-771-6112
dbass@ccmvcd.net
www.ccmvcd.dst.ca.us
WHAT/WHY: Due to the high number of mosquitoes and the detection of West Nile virus in the area, the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District will be fogging by truck to control adult mosquitoes.
WHEN: Friday, August 29, 2008. Fogging will take place between 5:45 a.m. and 6:45 a.m., weather permitting.
WHERE:Oakley: Area bordered by Marsh Creek (Dutch Slough)to the west and north; the slough running north-south, extending north from the end of Sellers Avenue to the east and the Contra Costa Canal to the south. The area was previously known as Emerson's Dairy.
TREATMENT will be made with truck-mounted ultra-low-volume equipment using Pyrenone 25-5 Public Health Insecticide (pyrethrin) applied at a rate of 0.75 ounces per acre.
ACTION REQUIRED BY RESIDENTS: None. All products used are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for the use of controlling mosquitoes and protecting public health
MAPS/INFO: Visit the District’s Web site http://www.ccmvcd.dst.ca.usto see maps of areas to be fogged/sprayed, as well as information on all West Nile virus activity/cases in Contra Costa County.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: On the District´s Web site´s media page.

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