ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) — The City of Athens is set to begin its mosquito control measures on Monday, May 19.
According to the city, Brad Gee, who oversees the program, said spraying will happen each week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. If the weather interferes, the schedule will be amended. The schedule is the same as 2024 and is available online under “vector control districts map.”
Gee said spraying should not impact beekeepers’ hives, but beekeepers who want to register their sites can call Gee at 256-233-8747.
Because of the city’s growth of new homes, routes may be amended, if needed. Gee said any changes will be announced.
Gee said citizens can help reduce breeding sites for mosquitoes by doing the following:
- Dispose of old buckets, cans, bottles or jars.
- Repair leaky pipes and keep drains and gutters unclogged.
- Routinely scrub and change water in bird baths and pet watering dishes.
- Properly discard of unused tires.
- Turn wheelbarrows, tubs and wading pools upside down when not in use.
- Keep weeds, vines and grass trimmed.
- Fill tree holes with sand.
You can find out more information on this on the City of Athens’ page here.
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