Terrebonne Officials have scheduled an aerial spray operation this week in preparation for Halloween festivities. The aerial spraying for Terrebonne Parish will take place between the dates of Sunday October 27 thru Tuesday October 29, weather permitting, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. If there is an unforeseen delay, applications will begin the next suitable night. The area to be covered are as follows: parts of East Houma, parts of West Houma, Dularge, Dulac, Chauvin, Cocodrie and Montegut.

VDCI will be using twin-engine aircraft flying at an altitude of approximately 300 feet to conduct the aerial application. Each aircraft is equipped with an aerial spray guidance system specifically engineered for mosquito control operations. VDCI will be applying an EPA approved mosquito control product labeled for use in residential areas municipalities, and agricultural areas. The planes are able to receive in real-time, meteorological conditions such as temperature, wind speed and wind direction to determine the offset of application.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires notification to the public when aerial spray operations are to occur.

For additional information and/or maps of the intended spray area contact VDCI at 985-580-1629 or 800-256-1784.

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