Will the spraying / fogging for adult mosquitoes affect my lawn furniture, play equipment, toys, and garden plants?
There is nothing you need to do in response to the District’s spraying for adult mosquitoes. Pesticides used by the District for control of adult mosquitoes have a half-life of 1.5 days in water and 4.4 days in soil. The pesticide molecule rapidly degrades in sunlight at the soil and water surface into its constituent’s elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. Additionally, it should not affect car paints or other painted surfaces.

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1. Who is responsible for mosquito spraying / fogging in Menlo Park?
2. What will trigger mosquito spraying / fogging?
3. What pesticides are used by the District for controlling adult mosquitoes?
4. What risks are there to the residents of San Mateo County, including Menlo Park, from the pesticides?
5. Where will the spraying / fogging take place?
6. What risks are there to the environment from the pesticides that are used for mosquito abatement?
7. Are the insecticides exclusive to mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus?
8. Should I or other residents take steps to reduce exposure to the pesticides used during mosquito control spraying / fogging?
9. Should those who are pregnant be concerned or take extra precautions during the mosquito spraying / fogging?
10. Will the spraying / fogging for adult mosquitoes affect pets?
11. Will the spraying / fogging for adult mosquitoes affect local honey bees?
12. Will the spraying / fogging for adult mosquitoes affect my lawn furniture, play equipment, toys, and garden plants?
13. Will the spraying / fogging for adult mosquitoes affect fruits and vegetables?
14. Where can I get additional information regarding specific insecticides used by the District?
15. How can I receive information about spraying / fogging for adult mosquitoes?