– The City of Laramie Mosquito Control has scheduled the aerial application of Dibrom for the control of adult mosquitoes in rural areas adjacent to the city for Wednesday, June 26^th, 2024, starting around 7pm. Alternate dates of Thursday the 27^th or Friday the 28^th have been scheduled if adverse weather conditions delay the initial application.  

This application is targeted to control both nuisance and vector mosquitoes, including Culex tarsalis, which can transmit West Nile virus (WNV). Currently, we have low vector mosquito numbers in city limits however, numbers are increasing in rural areas. Migration of these vector mosquitoes into the city limits is likely if left uncontrolled.  The aerial application will be conducted during the evening hours to coordinate with peak mosquito activity and reduce the likelihood of contact with citizen’s work and recreational activities.

Three areas are scheduled for treatment: Southwest of the city limits along Highway 230 and the Big Laramie River drainage from the city limits southwest approximately 10 miles; West of the city limits between the Big Laramie River on the South, Interstate 80 on the north and the Laramie Regional Airport on the west; the third area is north of the city limits between Welsh lane and 45th street including the area of the city wastewater treatment plant and the city landfill.

Dibrom will be applied at the ultra-low-volume rate of 1/2 ounce per acre.  Currently, the City of Laramie has tested zero pools of mosquitos for West Nile virus. Due to low numbers of vector mosquitos and no positive mosquito samples, the risk for West Nile virus infection remains at Level 1 (Low Risk).

Schedules regarding Mosquito Control and Parks and Cemetery chemical applications for control of weeds and insect pests are available daily on the Mosquito Control and Integrated Pest Management Hotline at 721-5056. The schedule is available at approximately 4 pm daily. Spraying information is also available on the city’s website. Daily pesticide application plans and the calendar can be found at: www.cityoflaramie.org/mosquito.  

For further information, contact Hunter Deerman, Mosquito Control at 721-5056; hdeerman@cityoflaramie.org or Scott Hunter, Parks Manager at 721-5257 SHunter@cityoflaramie.org.