Aerial Mosquito Spraying Friday

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 HRM Staff Aerial Mosquito Spraying, Beekeepers, Craney Island, Portsmouth mosquito hotline, Portsmouth va

By: City of Portsmouth

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Portsmouth will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying on Friday, July 15th, over federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties, and the Churchland area in Portsmouth.

This treatment is the backup treatment that did not occur on July 10^th or 11^th due to unfavorable conditions.

A contractor will commence the aerial spraying at dusk, between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in areas north of state Route 164, weather permitting.

Beekeepers in the affected areas should keep bees covered during spraying operations, and people with known allergies should stay indoors.

If conditions do not allow spraying on Friday, the backup date is Saturday, July 16^th.

The Portsmouth Mosquito Hotline, (757) 393-8666, will provide updates on the aerial mosquito spraying.