OSWEGO COUNTY -- Aerial spraying for mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been postponed this evening due to inclement weather, according to the Oswego County Health Department.
In order for spraying to be effective, foliage needs to be relatively dry, winds must be under 10 miles per hour, and the weather should be rain free for at least 30 minutes after the pesticide is applied," the County said in a statement. "Weather conditions such as wind speed and temperature are outside of the parameters to make aerial spraying an effective measure this evening."
Aerial spraying is now scheduled for Tuesday evening, weather permitting in parts of New Haven, Volney, Hastings, Palermo and Mexico.
Here are the approximate boundaries, according to the Health Department:
From the southern edge of the village of Mexico line from state Route 69 to state Route 3 along Munger Hill Road, continuing across state Route 3 to Hurlbutt Road; from Hurlbutt Road west to county Route 64; west on county Route 64 to county Route 6. From county Route 6 south to county Route 4; county Route 4 east to state Route 3, state Route 3 south to the intersection of county Route 35A. From this point, south and east to the intersection of Winks Road and county Route 45. From this point to a line north and east to the intersection of county Route 4 and county Route 45 (Upson Corners). From county Route 45 east to US Route 11; from US Route 11 north to Markowitz Road; from Markowitz Road west to Kenyon Road; from Kenyon Road north to state Route 69; from state Route 69 northwest to Munger Hill Road.
Saturday night, officials conducted aerial spraying over the Toad Harbor/Big Bay Swamp area on the north shore of Oneida Lake.
About a week ago, 4-year-old Maggie Sue Wilcox died after contracting the EEE virus.
The Oswego County Health Department stresses spraying for infected mosquitoes is temporary and partial measure to control the spread of EEE until the the first frost of the season.
In the meantime, people are urged to limit outdoor activity during dawn or dusk when mosquitoes are more active. If you must go outdoors, wear long pants and long shirts and remove standing water -- a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
