Aerial spray

[jtcmedic]

My county in Florida is aerial spraying Dibrom at night 8 pm- 5 in passes 1 night for  mosquitoes, my girls just survived the storm and tree damage, now this. I covered landing boards  with over hang, but I am worried. Not to happy with them right now, but they did call me and tell me at least( because I'm on the no spray list)
Here is hoping my 8 hives make it

[MikeyN.C.]

Don't you put a wet bed sheet over hives. I thought that's what was recommended to other year when they were spraying for zika ?

[BeeMaster2]

My neighbor just sent me, late last night, a warning that he received. They are supposed to be spraying the entire county. At first, it thought I would be ok because this area is mostly forest but he said they will be spraying from morning till dark. I called the number that was added for beekeepers to call in but it is probably too late. For what it is worth, I asked them to not spray near the pond, where the bees are.
Jim

[jtcmedic]

Well they are spraying 8pm- am I am moving my hives tonight in to my barn. Then back out tomorrow,

[Van, Arkansas, USA]

Dibrom is also called Naled.  I reframe (it is not easy) from further comment.
Blessings

[jtcmedic]

Well they  postponed spraying. We went and spoke to  commissioners it is amazing how they know so little on spraying a organophosphate poison on a population. I am for control not blanket application. Here is hope they follow clay county https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.news4jax.com/news/florida/clay-county/clay-county-nixes-plans-for-aerial-mosquito-spraying

[jtcmedic]

Well they sprayed last night without notice after weather cancellation. Had nothing moved or covered, haven't seen anything abnormal yet, cleaned water and will see if it is a factor in coming days.
Not really happy about it, heard the plane last night late and then a press release today

[tycrnp]

That stinks!!  I am fortunate that they don't have the capability for aerial spaying in my area.

[jtcmedic]

We don't either it is a contract with state

[bobsim]

  A few months ago I was in the yard when the helicopter came spraying at dawn. I noticed dead bees and crawlers for a couple of days. I found that the office of the mosquito control was near me and drove over to talk with the folks.

  They told me some beeks have misting heads fixed over their hives and activate them during spraying/fogging. It seems the chemical is less effective upon contact with water. I have been out of town and now that I'm back I'm considering this. While I was there they took my contact info and call me whenever they're planning to hit my area so I do have the advanced warning to make a system effective.

  Honestly I was impressed and a little surprised at the effort these folks put into working with beekeepers. I left some honey for their lunchroom.