The Amelia Island Mosquito Control District has scheduled truck-mounted mosquito spraying in zones 5 and 7 for early Thursday, Oct. 15, according to a notice posted on the district's website.

The operation is scheduled to begin at 4 a.m., weather permitting, in response to elevated mosquito populations.

The district's Thursday spraying announcement identifies the two zones for treatment. The operation is limited to those areas rather than the entire island.

Trucks target adult mosquitoes

The district uses truck-mounted ultra-low-volume sprayers to distribute small amounts of pesticide targeting adult mosquitoes.

According to its official website, the technology allows crews to apply controlled amounts of pesticide as part of the district's mosquito management program.

Truck spraying is one of four strategies the district uses. The others are water management, larviciding to control mosquito larvae and public education.

The district has not identified the specific pesticide planned for Thursday's operation in the information available for this report. Chemical safety information is available through its transparency page.

Spraying depends on weather

The scheduled operation may be delayed or canceled if weather conditions are unsuitable.

The district has conducted previous treatments across different sections of Amelia Island, including operations covering multiple zones on consecutive mornings.

Residents can review district announcements for updates and information about mosquito-control operations.

How to contact mosquito control

The Amelia Island Mosquito Control District provides services throughout Amelia Island, Marsh Lakes and Piney Island.

Residents with questions about spraying or mosquito activity can contact the district at 904-261-5283 or [email protected].

Additional information is available at AIMCD.org.