Stanfield mosquito fogging July 14-16

Pinal County Environmental Health Services announced today that adult mosquito fogging will be conducted in Stanfield from Wednesday, July 14, through Friday, July 16. 

Mosquitoes trapped during routine surveillance for West Nile virus tested positive, resulting the need to fog the area to prevent transmission of the disease to humans.

Area 1: This area encompasses Teel Road to the north, Murphy Road to the west, Miller Road to the south and Ensenada Road to the east.
Area 2: This area encompasses Miller Road to the north, Pala Road to the west, Barnes Road to the south and Anderson Road to the east.
Area 3: This area encompasses Tall Drive to the north, Hopi Drive to the east, Peters Road to the south and Stanfield Road to west. (This does include the Stanfield Schools.)

All fogging takes place between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. because that is the time when the breed of mosquito that carries West Nile is most active.

The pesticide used during fogging is called Anvil. It is a pre-mixed, ready-to-use product that contains two active ingredients: Sumithrin (2%) and piperonyl butoxide (2%).  Sumithrin is a man-made version of a natural pesticide found in chrysanthemum flowers. Piperonyl butoxide enhances the ability of Sumithrin to kill mosquitoes. Anvil is registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is effective against the mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus.
 
There are several things that residents can do to reduce exposure during fogging:
· Close all windows and doors. Air conditioners can still be operated, but if they have vents to bring in outside air, they should be closed. Turn off evaporative coolers.
· Stay inside your home.
· If possible, bring pets inside.
· Thirty minutes after the end of the scheduled fogging each night, you may resume normal activities.

West Nile virus is transmitted to humans and horses through the bite of an infected mosquito.  West Nile virus can cause severe illness in people and horses, although not everyone who is infected will develop symptoms. People of all ages can be affected; however, the elderly may be more prone to serious illness. County health officials urge all county residents to “Fight the Bite” and avoid mosquitoes and the diseases they may carry.

The County has a mosquito hotline and a web page. If you would like information on mosquito prevention and control, please call: 866-287-0209, ext. 6200, or visit the West Nile virus web page at www.pinalcountyaz.gov/envhealth. If you notice any green or abandoned pools, you can call and report the information to the mosquito hotline.

For information or questions concerning the health effects of West Nile virus, please call the Pinal County Public Health Information Hotline: 866-763-7252.

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