West Covina, Calif. (September 23, 2024) — The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (SGVMVCD) will be conducting Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) truck-mounted adulticide treatments to address an increase in mosquito abundance and risk of mosquito-borne diseases in the communities of Covina and West Covina. The ULV adulticide treatment will target flying adult mosquitoes that may be infected with West Nile virus (WNV).

The treatments will be conducted Wednesday, September 25th between 12AM – 5AM and Thursday, September 26th between 12AM – 5AM. September 27th is being held as an alternate date; however, the treatments will only occur over two nights. The Covina treatment will occur in the area between East Cypress Street and East Wingate Street, east of North Dodsworth Avenue, and west of Glendora Avenue. The West Covina treatment will occur in the area between East Walnut Creek Parkway and East Cortez Street, east of South Dancove Drive and west of South Citrus Street.

SGVMVCD technicians will be applying Aquaduet which contains Sumithrin and Prallethrin, active ingredients formulated to mimic the properties in chrysanthemum flowers. Since the material is suspended in water, the application will not harm the finishes on cars or homes. If weather conditions are not favorable, or if there are operational delays, the application may be postponed or delayed.

COVINA TREATMENT AREA

WEST COVINA TREATMENT AREA

Every effort will be made to notify residents in the treatment areas through physical postings, social media, Nextdoor, and news media. The public is also encouraged to visit the District’s website (www.SGVmosquito.org) for the latest information on mosquito activities.

Mosquito control is a shared responsibility and as mosquito activity increases, residents must take an active role in reducing the threat of WNV to themselves and in their neighborhoods.

Follow the tips below to reduce mosquito populations on your property:

• Eliminate standing water in clogged rain gutters, rain barrels, discarded tires, buckets, watering troughs, or anything that holds water for more than a week.
• Ensure that swimming pools, spas, and ponds are properly maintained.
• Change the water in pet dishes, birdbaths, and other small containers weekly.
• Report neglected swimming pools in your neighborhood to your vector control district.

Follow the tips below to prevent mosquito bites:

• Apply mosquito repellent to exposed skin before going outdoors and reapply as recommended on the label.
• Wear insect repellent containing CDC and EPA approved active ingredients: DEET®, Picaridin, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.
• Wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirts and long pants.

For more information about the mosquito control treatments in Covina and West Covina, visit www.PublicHealthMosquito.org. Residents can contact the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District at 626-814-9466, online at SGVmosquito.org, or on social media: Facebook, X, and Instagram.

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Media Contact:

Anais Medina Diaz, Director of Communications

amedinadiaz@SGVmosquito.org | 626-814-9466