MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, ND. – Minot Air Force Base has requested assistance from the Youngstown Air Reserve Station 910th Airlift Wing to conduct aerial spraying for mosquito control between July 15-19, 2024, and August 5-9, 2024, for Minot Air Force Base, and the cities of Minot, Williston and Burlington. Due to uncertain weather conditions the exact time and area to be treated cannot be determined in advance.
The 910th Airlift Wing will apply U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registered pesticides. Adult mosquito control will occur between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. The applications will use a modified C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft flying 150 feet above ground level.
The purpose of the aerial mosquito spraying is to protect public health, ease working conditions, and improve the quality of life for members working at Minot AFB and citizens living in the surrounding area.
This aerial mosquito spraying provides both training to Air Force Reserve Command units and provides key community services through the Innovative Readiness Training program, which is coordinated with and applied for by local cities.
Minot AFB Public Health recommends people and domestic animals remain indoors while the aerial spraying is occurring immediately overhead or upwind from your location and until the mist settles to the ground. These EPA registered pesticides were selected because they pose minimal health hazards to humans and domestic animals and minimal risks to plants or painted finishes with aerial application.
Concerned citizens should contact the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management office at (701) 723-2393.
