08/14/2025
Citywide ground fogging for mosquitos to take place tonight (Thursday, August 14)
Brookings, SD – Weather permitting, the City of Brookings Public Works – Street Division will again conduct
mosquito ground fogging between 8:30 p.m. and midnight tonight (Thursday, August 14). The treatment areas
will include bike trails and parks.
Wind speeds and potential rain could impact treatment tonight. A backup date of Monday, August 18 has
been set in case of weather impact.
Since May, the Street division has been proactively treating ponds and wet areas throughout the city with
mosquito larvicide in an attempt to kill the larvae before they can become biting adult mosquitos.
“Community members can help our mosquito mitigation efforts by removing sources of standing water in
their yards,” said Street Supervisor Josh McClain.
The City’s ground-fogging equipment is loud and travels at speeds of 10 to 15 mph. The mosquito-control
pickups are identified and travel with flashing yellow and white lights, so people can easily recognize them.
Although mosquito-control insecticides pose extremely low risks to humans and domestic pets, some people
may prefer to minimize or avoid exposure to these chemicals. Some common-sense steps to help reduce
exposure include staying indoors during the fogging activity and closing windows and doors.
To learn more about the city’s mosquito control efforts, visit www.cityofbrookings-sd.gov/MosquitoControl .
More information about spraying for adult mosquitos can be found at https://www.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol .
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