Researchers are testing a product commonly used to treat ticks and fleas on pets to target fly and mosquito larvae with the goal of helping reduce the spread of diseases carried by these insects.

As autumn arrives, mosquitoes return due to warmer temps. Use citronella oils for repelling and mild ointments for bites.

Treatment operations targeting flying adult mosquitoes were conducted after sunset and before sunrise starting Wednesday, Nov. 13, and due to the acreage the aerial spray could continue Friday, Nov 15 ...