MEEKER | Town Manager Mandi Etheridge told Meeker’s Board of Trustees Tuesday that she contacted Coulter Aviation to check on availability for aerial mosquito spraying this year and learned that owner Lanny Coulter has retired his aerial spraying operation. Coulter suggested contacting Mountain Air Spraying in Craig, but said they[Read More…]
Tag: Mosquitos
Alliance discusses mosquito control and riparian revitalization
Members of the White River Alliance met for drinks, education and conversation at Chippers Buffalo Hall. Following regular business the group heard from Shawn Connor, owner and Principal of BIO-Logic, Inc., a natural resources consulting business located in Montrose, Colorado. Connor spoke about riparian revitalization and restoration along the White[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Yet another report on chemical warfare in Meeker
Dear Editor: Meeker’s celebratory Fourth of July spraying has resumed. I have fresh data on the results of that spraying but no new conclusions. I might as well recycle the report from 2017—or from 2002 or any of the intervening years. With my wife’s help, I sampled insects knocked down[Read More…]
Meeker trustees approve aerial spraying for mosquitos, begin comprehensive plan refresh
MEEKER | Following discussion about the town’s mosquito control plan, Meeker trustees approved aerial spraying prior to the annual Range Call festivities this year. “We’re going to have a lot of mosquitos this year,” said Mayor Regas Halandras. “Last year was a perfect year not to spray.” Last year the[Read More…]
More mosquitoes? To be determined.
MEEKER | It could be a buggier summer than usual. Or not. Local pilot Lanny Coulter has reportedly told Mayor Regas Halandras he won’t spray for the town this year following public debate about aerial spraying. If the aerial spraying doesn’t take place—as it has for more than 45 years—will Meeker[Read More…]
