Moorhead to cut back on aerial mosquito spraying, herbicide in parks
Lower chemical level and use only after dark are new plan 9:26 pm, May 10, 2021 × Dead monarch butterflies were found across the Fargo area after aerial spraying in August 2020 to control mosquitoes. WDAY photo MOORHEAD — Moorhead is going to be using fewer chemicals this summer. The City Council voted unanimously to pay a retainer fee for aerial spraying for mosquitoes but with a lesser amount of pesticide and only after dusk, and also agreed on a 5-3 vote to stop spraying weeds with herbicides in city parks and playgrounds for this year. Despite agreeing to pay the $12,000 reta...
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