Spraying for mosquitoes in western areas Thursday
WESTERN COMMUNITIES - The Palm Beach County Division of Mosquito Control will be aerial spraying at sundown Thursday, June 18, weather permitting.
The county plans to spray 108,000 acres, which includes all populated areas from north of Lantana Road and west of U.S. Highway 441, including Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, The Acreage and Jupiter Farms.
Aerial spraying is used to control the mosquito population, which has increased during the recent rains. To further help control mosquitoes, the county asks residents to drain or minimize standing water on their properties.
The county advises people who are going outdoors after dark to use an insect repellent containing DEET and wear long pants and a long-sleeve shirt.
The Aerial Spray Hotline is 561-642-8775.





Jason Parsley