A week after changing contractors for mosquito spraying, the city of Bellaire announced Monday that it is investigating an incident of dead bees that a resident suspects were killed by the spraying — and that it is ending its seasonal mosquito control program for the year. According to Raquel Porras, executive assistant on city staff, Bellaire has also reported the complaint … [Read more...] about Bellaire investigating bee deaths, ends mosquito spraying for season
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Bellaire cuts back on mosquito spraying
The city of Bellaire is returning to its once-a-week mosquito spraying schedule and using a new vendor, according to an announcement Friday. The entire city will now be sprayed on Tuesdays only after 10 p.m., through the end of the month. If it’s decided that additional spraying is necessary, the season could be extended into November. A “environmentally friendly fog” is … [Read more...] about Bellaire cuts back on mosquito spraying
Thwarting an invasion: Bellaire ready to launch mosquito spraying
Bellaire will start spraying this week to control mosquitoes, in light of last week's heavy rains. The first round will begin at 10 p.m. Tuesday, reaching all areas inside the Loop, with trucks spraying outside the Loop beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday. The spraying — which some years doesn't start until May — is expected to occur weekly until October. The city describes the … [Read more...] about Thwarting an invasion: Bellaire ready to launch mosquito spraying