Parks and Rec to begin spraying at parks and ahead of activities

With mosquitoes especially bad right now, the Parks and Recreation Department will begin spraying with a fogging machine on Wednesday evening Sept. 17, in parks and certain areas where activities are scheduled in the coming days.

The evening and early morning time frame is the most effective for control and has the least impact on other insects.

The City of Hastings encourages residents to drain standing water about once every week to reduce locations for mosquitoes to breed. Items or surfaces that collect or hold water, such as bird baths, child swimming pools, pet bowls, tires, or flower pots can become mosquito breeding sites if not drained periodically.

You can reduce your risk of getting bitten by using an effective, EPA-approved, insect repellent and wearing loose long-sleeved shirts and long pants, especially when you are outdoors between dusk (around sunset) and dawn (around sunrise) when mosquitoes are most active.

 

 

Published Date: 09/17/2025

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