St Charles Parish Officials have scheduled an aerial spray operation this week in preparation for the July 3rd Celebration. The aerial application will occur Monday evening, July 1st at approximately 8:00 pm and continue until about 11:00 pm, weather permitting, over the areas of Luling and Red Church. The aerial application will be completed in one evening. If there is a weather delay, applications will begin the following night. 

VDCI will be using twin-engine aircraft flying at an altitude of approximately 300 feet to conduct the aerial application. Each aircraft is equipped with an aerial spray guidance system specifically engineered for mosquito control operations. VDCI will be applying an EPA approved mosquito control product labeled for use in residential areas municipalities, and agricultural areas. The planes are able to receive in real-time, meteorological conditions such as temperature, wind speed and wind direction to determine the offset of the application. 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires notification to the public when aerial spray operations are to occur. 

For additional information, contact VDCI at 800-256-1784.