The City of Littlefield is continuing to monitor mosquitoes, and is continuing its schedule for spraying.
Spraying of the entire city (depending on how the wind is blowing) is still being done three nights a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings, to try to control mosquitoes. It will cut back on spraying to Tuesday and Thursday when the current infestation is under control.
If the weather does not permit, then spraying will be done late in the evening, the following Wednesday or Friday evening. MosquitoMist (organophosphate, Chlorpyrifos) will be used.
The city is treating standing water in the parks with a larvacide to prevent mosquitoes from hatching in them.
For going outside, wear long sleeves and slacks. Spray yourself with a mosquito repellent containing DEET or whatever you prefer.
Reduce the mosquito habitat around your home by mowing, cutting weeds, spraying shrubs and around property, and emptying standing water daily.
If anyone has allergies to these chemicals, please submit that information in writing.
For further information, please contact Lance Parker, Public Works Director for the City at 385-9202 (ext. 208), or the City Secretary at 485-1204 direct #.