HomeMy WebLinkAboutBrevard County Mosquito Control - 1-10-2019BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
January 10, 2019
Mr. David L. Greene
City Manager, Cape Canaveral
100 Polk A venue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
RE: Approval for Aerial Spraying of Mosquitoes
Dear Mr. Greene:
Brevard County Mosquito Control
800 Perimeter Rd
Titusville, FL 32780
The Brevard Mosquito Control District is a County-wide operation that sprays for mosquitoes both in
the cities, as well as in the County. Our operations are conducted both from ground vehicles and
aircraft.
During a normal mosquito season, our aircraft will operate over your political subdivision numerous
times spraying for mosquitoes in both Adulticiding and Larviciding activities. We have been
conducting these operations for years and it is the most effective and economical way to treat a large
infestation of mosquitoes. Spraying from aircraft is also the only real way to combat the spread of St.
Louis encephalitis and West Nile Virus, which are transmitted by the Culex mosquito.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires, under Federal Aviation Regulations Chapter
137.51 (b) (1), that written approval must be obtained from the appropriate official or governing body
of the political subdivision over which these spraying operations are conducted. Beginning this year
this authorization letter will cover a two year time period. With your approval coverage will be
effective May 31 , 2019, 12:00:00 through May 31 , 2021 , 12:00:00. Your position within your
political subdivision allows you to grant this permission under FAA regulations.
In order for us to provide the effective mosquito control that your residents expect, we must be able to
operate our aircraft over your area and your written approval is required in order to conduct these
operations for the upcoming seasons.
As always, approval of this request and your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. If you
have any questions please feel free to call me at 321-264-5032.
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Joseph Faella, Director
Brevard County Mosquito Control
Mosquito Control North Operations (321) 264-5032 • Mosquito Control South Operations (321) 952-4523
Fax (321) 264-5034 • Website: www.brevardfl.gov