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Skeeter spraying set for GF / EGF

By Doug Barrett Jun 29, 2022 | 12:20 PM

For the third time this summer season Grand Forks and East Grand Forks have scheduled a citywide spray tomorrow night (Thursday) to knock down the local mosquito population.

The move comes as North Dakota health officials announce the first human case of West Nile Virus of the season.

Most people infected with the mosquito-borne illness experience no symptoms. Those who develop symptoms will commonly report fever, headache, body/joint aches or rash.  People who develop severe reactions may experience stiff neck, altered mental status, paralysis, coma and possibly death.

The confirmed case of WNV is an individual from Richland County who was not hospitalized.

The local ground attack will take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.

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NDDoH recommends residents take these precautions to avoid mosquito bites, especially leading into the holiday weekend:

  • Use insect repellent registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that contain ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, PMD, 2-undecanone, and permethrin (clothing only). Always follow the directions on the manufacturer’s label for safe and effective use.
  • Wear protective clothing outdoors such as long-sleeved shirts, long pants and socks.
  • Limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes that can carry WNV are most likely to bite.
  • Eliminate stagnant water in containers around homes where mosquitoes can lay their eggs (e.g. gutters, buckets, flower pots, old tires, wading pools and birdbaths).
  • Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out of your residence.
  • Maintain a well-trimmed yard and landscape around your home.

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