UPDATE– Aerial Mosquito Treatment at Craney Island on Wednesday, June 24th
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Portsmouth will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying on Wednesday, June 24th, over federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties, and the Churchland area in Portsmouth. This aerial spraying was originally scheduled for today, but was changed this afternoon due to weather conditions.
A contractor will commence the aerial spraying between 5 p.m. and 10 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 for the spraying on Wednesday, an alternate date will be announced.
The Portsmouth Mosquito Hotline, 393-8666, will provide updates as necessary on the aerial mosquito spraying.