Mosquito control efforts begin in Green River

The City of Green River has commenced efforts to control mosquito populations in town.

Over the next few days, city personnel will be spraying in areas of the city using a truck mounted ultra-low volume aerosol sprayer. Spraying is scheduled to begin immediately, weather permitting, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. The schedule and map for residential spraying can be found on the city’s website www.cityofgreenriver.org.

The city uses a spray formulation that contains the pesticide product, Biomist, to control the mosquitoes.

The active ingredient in Biomist is permethrin. This...