CENTER, Texas (May 9, 2013) – The City of Center has begun its annual mosquito spraying program three times a week during the mornings.  The spray hours are between 4:00 to 6:30 am when mosquitoes are less active.  The amounts of chemical distributed are of a low dosage as not to cause any harm to people or animals.  Environmentally safe mosquito pellets are applied to ditch and creek water in the City in an effort to kill mosquito larva.

The City will continue to provide these measures but need help from residents.  To help reduce problems, rubbish such as old tires, aluminum can piles, junk, debris, excavations, or any parcel of land where the vegetation has grown over 18 inches should be removed, mowed or cleaned.  Any area where unwholesome, impure, stagnated or offensive water is standing should be cleared immediately.  These places provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes.