5/17/08

We have set our second phase of four light traps which will become operational on the 21st which will bring out total network to 10 traps. The first collections have been small and understandably so due to the weather being so cool. The third phase consisting of 6 more traps will be placed the following week bringing the total network into operation by June 1st. The small collections numbers are interesting in that 5 species of our 11 are in the mix, with culex tarsalis the majority.

Irrigation water is being released and is rapidly filling ditches and is being diverted onto croplands the irrigation season is underway. Our larva/hunting crew have been spending increasing amounts of time in the field this week finding larva in a number of sites in or near the city. As standing water becomes more available and warmer temperatures over the weekend into next week we will be increase our crews. The Surveillance/larvacide program became fully operational on the 16th.

We will be providing mosquito collection site reports on a daily basis as water temperatures warm which will increase the hatch rate, along with aerial application areas etc. For a look at a sample map just click on the MAP icon at the upper left of this page..

If you have questions or just have an interest stop in and we give you a tour and share our programs and goals. Give us a call at 1-719-589-5409 to let us know you are coming. :>)

Manager

Harvey A. Teyler