By COLE REIF
Great Bend Post
For an insect that is typically no longer than 6 millimeters, mosquitos garner a lot of attention during the spring and summer.
Last month Great Bend city officials mentioned crews were getting the mosquito foggers calibrated for the upcoming season. Public Works Director Jason Cauley said the first spraying for the insects will more than likely occur before the end of the month.
"With the rain we received Monday, I'm looking at the temperatures," said Cauley. "I would imagine we probably need to start mosquito fogging. We're looking at 80-degree weather and moisture. I'm thinking we'll start around the Memorial Day weekend."
Last year, Great Bend used two different chemicals. One chemical kills the mosquitos and the other sterilizes. One side of town gets the sterilizing chemical and the other gets the one that kills the insects. The following week, the city switches.