City of Center Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CITY OF CENTER MOSQUITO SPRAYING STARTED
City calls for local help in controlling mosquito population

CENTER, Texas (May 9, 2013) – The City of Center has begun its annual mosquito spraying program three times a week during the mornings.  The spray hours are between 4:00 to 6:30 am when mosquitoes are less active.  The amounts of chemical distributed are of a low dosage as not to cause any harm to people or animals.  Environmentally safe mosquito pellets are applied to ditch and creek water in the City in an effort to kill mosquito larva.

The City will continue to provide these measures but need help from residents.  To help reduce problems, rubbish such as old tires, aluminum can piles, junk, debris, excavations, or any parcel of land where the vegetation has grown over 18 inches should be removed, mowed or cleaned.  Any area where unwholesome, impure, stagnated or offensive water is standing should be cleared immediately.  These places provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation concerning this matter.  If there are any questions or concerns, please call City Hall at 936/598-2941 or visit or call the Inspections Office at 301 Nacogdoches Street at 936/598-2055.

City of Center
617 Tenaha Street
Center, Texas  75935
Jim Gibson
936/598-2941