The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District announced Thursday that due to the high numbers of mosquitoes and the detection of West Nile virus in the area, they will be fogging by hand-held ultra-low volume sprayers to control adult mosquitoes.
On Friday, between 5:30 am and 9:00 am, the areas to be sprayed include Holland Tract Marina, Byron, and Discovery Bay agricultural lands
MATERIALS USED: The insecticide to be used is Zenivex E4, RTU applied at a rate of 1.5 ounces per acre by hand-held ultra-low volume sprayers.
Area 1: Agricultural Land East of Discovery Bay
The area to be treated is bordered on the north by Indian Slough; on the east by agricultural land; on the south by Highway 4; and on the west by the Discovery Bay sewage facility and levee to the north.
The area to be treated is bordered on the north by Indian Slough; on the east by agricultural land; on the south by Highway 4; and on the west by the Discovery Bay sewage facility and levee to the north.
Area 2: Sewage Treatment Facility
The area to be treated is approximately 2.5 miles south of Highway 4 and one mile east of Byron Highway.
Area 3: Holland Tract Marina
The area to be treated is bordered on the south and east by Holland Tract Road; on the north and west by agricultural land.
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