SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening Sioux Falls Zones 11, 12, and 13 are scheduled for spraying this evening between 8:30 p.m. and 1 a.m. Please note that the City has redefined some of the zones; please review the interactive map on the Sioux Falls Health Department webpage (www.siouxfalls.org/spray) to determine which zone you live in or if yours has changed. Additionally, the Health Department will begin spraying the City bike trail one to two times a week in the morning between 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. or the evening between 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
While the City execute large scale attacks on these blood sucking pests, there are some things you can do to keep them at bay. Healthline.com has a list of 10 natural remedies you can use. They are all oil based, and include cinammon and lemon-eucalyptus oils. One thing to keep in mind is that these essential oils are not regulated by the FDA. That means to always be careful when purchasing. To read the full article on keeping these pesky bugs away, click here.
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