The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will conduct mosquito control treatments starting Wednesday in portions of Monterey Park to reduce mosquito populations and lower the risk of mosquito-borne disease transmission.
Truck-mounted mosquito control treatments are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday between midnight and 5 a.m., according to officials.
The treatments will take place in an area bounded by West Floral Drive and the Pomona (60) Freeway, east of Vancouver Avenue and west of Collegian Avenue.
District officials said the applications are intended to target adult mosquito populations that pose a significant public health risk.
“SGV Mosquito specialists will be applying Aquaduet which contains Sumithrin and Prallethrin, active ingredients formulated to mimic the properties in chrysanthemum flowers,” officials said in a statement earlier this week. “Since the material is suspended in water, the application will not harm the finishes on cars or homes.”
Officials said the treatments could be delayed or postponed if weather conditions are unfavorable or operational issues arise. Any postponed applications would be rescheduled for the following week.
The district said residents in the treatment area will be notified through posted notices, social media, Nextdoor and local news outlets.
Officials urged residents to help reduce mosquito populations by eliminating standing water in containers such as buckets, birdbaths, clogged gutters and discarded tires, and by properly maintaining swimming pools, spas and ponds.
Residents were also encouraged to use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors and take other precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
For more information, residents can contact the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District at 626-814-9466 or visit www.sgvmosquito.org.