Mosquito Spraying in County Begins Tomorrow

The Allegheny County Health Department is taking steps to combat mosquito breeding to help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus. ACHD Spokesman Guillermo Cole says they are going to target city catch basins, he calls them a breeding ground during the hot summer months. While there have been no cases of West Nile in the county this year, Cole says it's only a matter of time and is best to take precautions. The pesticide they will use is non-toxic, and will be sprayed daily beginning July 16, until all catch basins are sprayed. There are approximately 22,000 of them. Cole says the pesticide will last through the summer, and after that they will continue to monitor the mosquito population. These pesticides are also available to municipalities within Allegheny County.