City Hall releases dates of additional planned mosquito spraying operations

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STAFF REPORT

Friday, June 30, 2017 — The City of Bardstown’s mosquito spraying program began overnight last Wednesday. Spraying operation will continue every three weeks for the rest of the summer until the first frost.

The City’s tentative Wednesday evenings for future mosquito spraying operations include:

– July 19
– Aug. 9
– Aug. 30
– Sept. 20
– Oct. 11
– Nov. 1 (if necessary)

The spraying operations take place from about 9:45 p.m. until daybreak. In the event of rain or high winds, spraying operations will be delayed until the next evening.

During fogging operations, please keep children away from the fogging vehicle, go inside and remain indoors while the fogging vehicle is in your neighborhood. As noted by Mayor Dick Heaton at Tuesday’s Bardstown City Council meeting, city employees will not spray in areas where residents have indicated health issues or concerns.

For more information, contact Bardstown City Hall, (502) 348-5947.

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