Ground spraying is scheduled for the following areas between 1:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 17
Kiln Creek Boulevard, Yorktown Road, Calthrop Neck Road, Ambrits Point, Avery Woods, Barclay Acres, Bunting Point Estates, Darby Estates, Eagle Sound, Foxwood, Herons Walk, Highlands, Hollingsworth, Kings Villa, Lambs Creek Estates, Lexington, Lotz Acres Estate, Madeira Place, Mcdonald Bluffs, Mill Farm, Oakwood, Olde Port Cove, Pagewood, Pine Cove Estates, Plantation Acres, Poquoson Shores, Rich Acres, River Haven, Rock Creek, Royal Colven, Smithville Terrace, Tabb Terrace, Taylor Farms, The Sanctuary, Tide Mill Estates, Tradewinds, Victory Estates, Yorkshire
Sunday, August 18
Seaford Road, Back Creek Road, Acree Acres, Cheadle Loop, Chisman Landing, Chisman Woods, Chismans Point, Coopers Landing, Evergreen Shores, Harbor Terrace, Heritage Hamlet, Montgomery Estates, Osborn Landing, Port Myers, Robanna Shores, Rosewood Place, Seaford Shores Estates, Singing Woods, Sommerville, Yorkshire Park
Ground spraying is conducted as weather conditions permit.
Langley Aerial Pesticide Spray August 21
On Wednesday August 21, Langley Air Force Base will conduct an aerial spray mission over the base beginning around 8:30 PM. The only areas that will be sprayed are Langley AFB and Craney Island. Due to the turning radius of the spray planes, York County residents may see the spray plane turning over the area, even though the county will not be sprayed. If there are any questions or concern, please contact York County Mosquito Control at 757-890-3790.
Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
York County Mosquito Control Division routinely samples mosquitoes collected throughout the County and tests for common mosquito-borne illnesses. Mosquito Control also conducts a comprehensive larvacide and spray program during the season that mosquitoes are most active, from late spring to early fall. One mosquito pool recently collected in Lower York County has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
At this time, there are no reported cases of West Nile Virus in humans or animals in York County that the County is aware of. The County plans to continue testing and spraying efforts. Mosquito Control recommends the use of insect repellent and long sleeves/pants to cover exposed skin.
For more information about West Nile Virus, please visit the Virginia Dept. of Health website. If there are concerns about symptoms in someone who has recently experienced a mosquito bite, please contact a medical provider.
Mosquito Control is conducting pesticide resistance testing to determine how species of mosquitoes become resistant to common pesticides used in communities
Tip & Toss
Mosquito Control reminds citizens that the best way to protect our community from mosquitoes is to prevent them from breeding. One of the most effective ways of preventing the spread of mosquito-borne viruses is controlling the mosquito population by eliminating standing water around your homes and in your yards. Mosquitoes lay eggs in water, and a bottle cap of water is all they need. With the rain we’ve experienced lately, this is a perfect time to remind York County to Tip & Toss.
After every rainfall, tip out any standing water in flowerpots, planters, children’s toys, wading pools, buckets and anything else around your yard that can hold water. If it holds water and you don’t need it (old tires, bottles, cans), toss it out. Make sure water storage containers, such as rain barrels and buckets, are tightly covered or sealed to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs in the water. Also:
Clean out gutters
Remove piles of leaves
Keep vegetation cut low to prevent landing sites for adult mosquitoes
Citizens are encouraged to cleanup yards and communities to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in roadside trash
Keep doors shut and cover windows with screens, and repair or replace any screens with holes in them
Use insect repellent containing DEET
Horse Owners are Encouraged to Vaccinate Horses
The Department of Agriculture encourages horse owners to vaccinate against mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.