City begins mosquito control measures

Mosquitoes are becoming a concern in Green River, resulting in the city starting its mosquito control program.

According to a press release from the city, the parks and recreation department has already placed BTI biscuits in standing water found on city property. The biscuits prevent mosquito larvae from developing into adults. Starting next week, the city plans to conduct aerial applications of Vecobec in large areas of standing water near and around the city. According to the city, the active chemical in Vecobec is naturally occurring, safe for municipal use and targets mosquito and fly...