City of Fort Lupton
130 S. McKinley
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
303.857.6694
Fort Lupton Public Works will start their
Annual Mosquito Control Program
Thursday, June 4th,
Spraying will occur on Tuesdays & Thursdays only after dusk
Spraying will not occur on rainy or windy days.
The chemical used for spraying is called Malathion, the same chemical we have used in the past.
If you DO NOT wish your area to be sprayed,
please call 303-857-6694 ext 127. We will make very effort possible to avoid spraying your area.
REMEMBER: AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE
Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance, they also present potential health hazards to humans and animals. There are positive steps you the homeowner can take to reduce this menace, since many generations of mosquitoes can breed right in your own yard.
Malathion is the recommended insecticide most commonly used by homeowners for long-term control of mosquitoes outside the home. Spray mosquito roosting areas, and follow a regular spraying program. Spray where mosquitoes rest during the heat of the day--in the cool leafy shade of shrubs, bushes, vines, flowers and in patches of tall grass and weeds. Also spray sheltered surfaces outside the home such as roof eaves, breezeways, garages and the ceilings and screens of porches.
Use a pressurized spray can containing 0.1% pryrethrin or .5% to 1% dichlovos (DDVP, Vapona) for a quick knockdown at parties or outdoor cookouts. All 3 insecticides are approved by the EPA and are available through most hardware stores, garden and farm supply centers. Spray the mist lightly between tables and chairs.
Use insect repellent containing DEET in the back woods and in the back yard, and choose the right amount of DEET to match the time spent outdoors.
Please remember to take the necessary precautions to protect children and animals and follow all label instructions carefully.
CHECK YOUR YARD AND HOME
Get rid of old tires, tin cans, bottles, jars, buckets, drums and other containers or keep them empty.
Empty small toddler-sized plastic wading pools weekly and/or store them indoors when not in use.
Make certain swimming pools are cared for if on vacation.
Repair leaky pipes, outside faucets and move house cooler drain hoses frequently.
Change water and vases holding flowers or cuttings twice each week, or grow cuttings in sand.
Scrub and change water in bird baths twice weekly;
City Council
