The 757th Airlift Squadron to Conduct Aerial Mosquito Spraying Over Craney Island on Wednesday, August 24th

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 HRM Staff 757th Airlift Squadron, Aerial Mosquito Spraying, Beekeepers, Craney Island Mosquito

By: City of Portsmouth

The 757th Airlift Squadron, from Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, will conduct aerial mosquito spraying over Craney Island after sunset on Wednesday night, August 24^th. In the event of a weather delay, the spray mission will be on Thursday, August 25^th. Beekeepers adjacent to these areas should cover their hives in the evening to help prevent any loss of bees and individuals with allergies or respiratory concerns should remain indoors during aerial spraying operations. It is also recommended that small children remain indoors as their respiratory systems are not fully developed and are more susceptible to irritation. To view the news release for more information, visit https://www.portsmouthva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1210.