Citywide mosquito spray scheduled for Thursday in Aberdeen

The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, July 20^th between the hours of 8:45 pm and 1:00 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce the risk of getting West Nile virus by eliminating mosquito habitat around your property, applying insect repellents, and wearing proper clothing when outdoors.