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Mosquito spraying caused a monarch massacre. Can a repeat be avoided?
Inspectors for North Dakota and Minnesota s agriculture departments have determined in separate investigations that the aerial sprayer hired in Fargo-Moorhead committed no violations during the Aug. 26 spraying that was followed by a mass die-off of butterflies. Written By: Patrick Springer | ×
Dead monarch butterflies were found across the Fargo area after aerial spraying in August 2020 to control mosquitoes. WDAY photo
FARGO Lawns and streets were littered with dead and dying monarch butterflies following aerial spraying to control mosquitos late last summer mass deaths that occurred even though investigators found the sprayer acted properly.