Watch CBS News

Erie Preparing For Battle Against This Year's Mosquito Onslaught

ERIE, Colo. (CBS4) - The town of Erie is bracing for a mosquito invasion and crews will be setting up mosquito traps this week.

mosquito generic
(credit: CBS)

Crews will decide where to spray based on where the biting bugs are, and the potential for West Nile virus activity.

ERIE MOSQUITO CONTROL MAP
(credit: CBS)

The town will give residents a 24-hour notice before spraying.

Additional Information From The Town Of Erie

Colorado Mosquito Control will provide adult spraying services for Erie throughout the summer. Needs will be based upon a combination of Public Health Department recommendations, residential complaints, mosquito populations and the season's potential West Nile virus activity.

The Town of Erie will be updating erieco.gov/mosquitocontrol every Tuesday afternoon to reflect the sprayings that will be scheduled in Town for Wednesday evenings.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.