FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

6/5/2026

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rob Miller, OVMAP Operations Supervisor

(760)-873-7853

MOSQUITO FOGGING EVENT IN LONE PINE WEST

Mosquito-controlled ultra-low volume fogging applications are scheduled to be performed on the west side of Lone Pine the morning of Monday, June 8, 2026. Crews will be using truck-mounted fogging equipment to control excessive adult mosquito populations.

The Owens Valley Mosquito Abatement Program (OVMAP) plans to start fogging operations around 4 a.m. and be finished by 6:30 a.m., depending on weather. If it is too windy or temperatures are too cold, fogging will not be effective and will need to be postponed.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites by wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts when you are outside, particularly in the morning and evening hours. To prevent bites, the California Department of Public Health recommends using EPA-registered insect repellents that contain one of the following active ingredients: DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE), or Para-menthane-diol (PMD). Look for one of these ingredients on the front or back of repellent containers. Products with a higher percentage of an active ingredient will work longer to protect you. Please read and follow label directions before applying repellents.

Please report any mosquito problems to the Owens Valley Mosquito Abatement Program by calling (760) 873-7853 or visiting www.inyocounty.us.

Visit the OVMAP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OVMAP/ to get the latest information about mosquitoes in the Owens Valley.