Aerial Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for June 27 Between Valhi Blvd & Hwy 311 Ahead of July 4th Event
Terrebonne Officials have scheduled an aerial spray operation this weekend in preparation for the upcoming 4th of July festivities. The aerial application will take place Saturday evening, June 27, 2026, between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m., weather permitting. If there is a weather delay, applications will begin the next suitable night. The aerial application will be completed in one evening. The areas to be covered are as follows: between Valhi Blvd. and Hwy 311.
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.
