Adult Mosquito Control: 2018 History
| Control Date | Area(s) | Reason | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/23/18 | Discovery Bay and Martinez | West Nile Virus | |
| 7/30/18 | Martinez | West Nile Virus | |
| 7/20/18 | Discovery Bay | West Nile Virus | (Cancelled Due to Weather) |
Due to the high numbers of mosquitoes and the detection of West Nile virus in the area, the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District will be using truck-mounted, ultra-low volume sprayers to control adult mosquitoes on the evening of Thursday, August 23, 2018, in the following areas:
Time: Between dusk (approximately 7:50 p.m.) and 11:00 p.m., weather permitting.
Location One: Discovery Bay
The area to be treated is bordered on the north by North Lakefront Loop/ Fallman Road; on the south by Highway 4; on the east by Cherry Hills Road/ Agricultural Land; and on the west by Bixler Road.
Location Two: Martinez Waterfront
The area to be treated is bordered on the north by the Carquinez Strait; on the south by Rail Road Tracks/ Waterfront Road; on the east by Pacheco Slough; and on the west by Rail Road Tracks/ Embarcadero Street.
The insecticide to be used is Zenivex E4, RTU applied at a rate of 1.5 ounces per acre by truck-mounted, ultra-low volume sprayers.
Zenivex E4 LabelDue to the high number of mosquitoes and the detection of West Nile virus in the area, the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District will be using truck-mounted, ultra-low volume sprayers to control adult mosquitoes on the evening of Monday, July 30th, 2018 in the following area:
Time: Between Dusk (approximately 8:23 p.m.) and 11:00 p.m., weather permitting.
Location: Martinez (Waterfront)
The area to be treated is bordered on the north by the Carquinez Strait; on the south by Waterfront Road and railroad tracks; on the east by Pacheco Slough; and on the west by railroad tracks and Embarcadero Street.
The insecticide to be used is Zenivex E4, RTU applied at a rate of 1.5 ounces per acre by truck mounted, ultra-low volume sprayers.
Zenivex E4 LabelDue to the detection of West Nile Virus in the area, the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District will be fogging by truck-mounted, ultra-low volume sprayer(s) to control adult mosquitoes on the evening of Friday, July 20th, 2018 in the following area:
Time: Between dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.) and 11:00 p.m., weather permitting. (Cancelled Due to Weather)
Location: Discovery Bay (Cancelled Due to Weather)
The area to be treated is bordered on the north by Willow Lake Road and Marina Road; on the south by Highway 4; on the east by Cherry Hills Drive; and on the west by Discovery Bay Boulevard. (Cancelled Due to Weather)
The insecticide to be used is Zenivex E4 RTU applied at a rate of 1.5 ounces per acre by truck-mounted, ultra-low volume sprayer(s). (Cancelled Due to Weather)
Zenivex E4 Label