TORRINGTON – Goshen County Weed and Pest will begin fogging for mosquitoes starting Monday, June 26. Monitoring of mosquito populations began on May 31. Between May 31 and June 14, only two Culex mosquitoes were found among more than 400 mosquitoes captured in more than 21 total traps. The Culex mosquito is the most common carrier of West Nile Virus and other insect-transmitted diseases.
While still low, this past week saw an increase in the number of Culex mosquitoes, triggering the necessity to fog with adulticide. GCWP will continue to monitor the populations and test captured mosquitoes for WNV.
The mosquito genus of interest is the Culex, which is capable of transmitting West Nile virus. The Aedes mosquitoes, while a nuisance, do not pose a human health hazard. The Emergency Insect Management Grant, administered through the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, provides funding to reduce risk of human health hazards.
Also, this week is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. Remember to practice the three D’s to prevent mosquito bites and population increase:
• Drain standing water on your property once a week;
• Dress in a long-sleeve shirt, long pants, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, and;
