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Mosquito Control Operations & Spraying Mileage

Summary

Mosquito trap counts hit over 10,000 per trap — far past the county's 100 threshold — and the county is nearly out of contracted spray miles. The board let the administrator buy more miles on the spot rather than waiting for another meeting.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Extra spray miles will cost county money at the pre-2018 Clark Pest Control rate; the amount depends on how many miles get used.

✅Who benefits

Everyone bothered by mosquitoes this fall — especially residents calling in complaints.

⚠️Who could be affected

None.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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