Fogging Update: Rescheduled Fogging Date

FOGGING UPDATE: SURVEILLANCE LEADS TO ADULT MOSQUITO CONTROL 

Mosquito fogging initially scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2025 in zone 13 has been rescheduled for Monday, August 4, 2025.

Previous mosquito surveillance conducted in Mohave Valley by the Mohave County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division (MCDPH-EHD) revealed Jerome south to Hulet, between Calle Del Media and Aquarius Drive, and including Dutchman Drive and Lost Acres Drive met the protocol to conduct mosquito fogging. The MCDPH-EHD uses the CDC’s recommended matrix as a guide of when to fog.     

FOGGING: Adult mosquito control application will take place the evening of Monday, August 4, 2025, after 8:00 p.m., weather permitting. Baron Pest Solutions was awarded the contract to  provide fogging services within Mohave County and will be conducting the ground fogging application.     

Area to be fogged:   

• Jerome south to Hulet, between Calle Del Media and Aquarius Drive, and including Dutchman Drive and Lost Acres Drive.

The adulticide being used is MasterLine Kontrol 4-4. According to the National Pesticide Information Center, this is an insecticide registered for use against mosquitoes made from  pyrethrins. Pyrethrins are insecticides that are derived from the extract of chrysanthemum flowers. Types of products that contain pyrethrins include indoor bug bombs, human head lice treatments, and pet flea sprays.   

PRECAUTIONS: The Environmental Protection Agency recommends the following steps to help reduce possible exposure to insecticides during spraying:   

• Whenever possible, remain indoors with windows closed.
• You might consider turning off your air conditioning when spraying is taking place.
• If you are outdoors, avoid eye contact with the spray. If you get pesticide spray in your eyes, immediately rinse them with water or eye drops.   
• Your child’s health should not be affected by the low levels of pesticides used in mosquito control.  However, bring laundry and toys indoors before spraying begins and wash with soap and water if exposed to pesticides during spraying.   
• Bring your pets indoors and cover ornamental fishponds to avoid direct exposure.
• Cover swimming pool surfaces when it is feasible. Special precautions or waiting periods are not usually necessary for outdoor swimming pools given the small concentrations of pesticides used.
• Wash exposed skin surfaces with soap and water if you come in contact with pesticide.
• Wash exposed fruits and vegetables, such as homegrown or purchased from an outside vendor, with water before storing, cooking, or eating them.
• There is no need to relocate during spraying, but consult a physician if you have physical or psychological concerns regarding the spraying.
• If you think pesticides are making you sick, seek medical attention as necessary.