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Health Alert: Mosquito Spraying Tonight—Aug. 1—in Geneva

The city of Geneva is doing more spraying, so be aware if you're sensitive to contact or the smell. Folks with asthma are encouraged to stay indoors.

The , utilizing the services of Clarke, is implementing a citywide application of mosquito insecticide beginning at dusk today—Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012.

The city and Clarke use a synthetic pyrethroid named ANVIL for purposes of controlling the adult mosquito population. ANVIL is safe to humans if applied in strict conformance with the product labeling.

Those individuals with asthma and other respiratory conditions are advised to stay indoors with windows closed during and at least one hour following the misting application.

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ANVIL is applied by Ultra Low Volume (ULV) misting equipment that accurately controls the size of the droplets (50 microns) and the application rates of 0.21 to 0.62 of an ounce of ANVIL per acre.  

The only conditions that will cause a re-scheduling of the ULV application are the presence of rain, high winds or temperatures at the time of application below 55 degrees. Should a re-scheduling of the ULV application be required, please check the city's website for current status.

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SOURCE: City of Geneva

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