The city of Highland uses chemicals for mosquito and weed control throughout the city. Our pesticides and herbicides are applied by licensed city personnel. The following is being provided for your information.
Location: Spraying for mosquitos is done during the spring and summer months in the evenings from roughly 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The City uses the “fogging" (adulticiding) method of abatement, which is done over two consecutive nights on a bi-weekly basis to cover the entire city until nighttime temperatures go below 60 degrees. This “fogging” method is what most people are familiar with seeing and is the most effective treatment.
Spraying for weed control is ongoing from spring through the fall. The locations are mostly limited to rights-of-way that have guardrails and/or rip rap.
Products:
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41% Glyphosate |
Brand Name |
Farm General 41% Glyphosate Weed and Grass Killer |
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Common Name |
Roundup |
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Scientific Name |
Glyphosate, N-(Phosphonomethyl)Glycine, in the form of its isopropylamine salt |
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Type |
Non Selective Herbicide |
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Uses |
Non Selective Herbicide |
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Concentration |
1.25 gallons per 50 gallons of water used for spot spray |
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Special Instructions |
Do not apply directly to water, areas where surface water is present, or intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. |
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2-4D |
Brand Name |
Amine 400 |
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Common Name |
2-4D |
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Scientific Name |
Dimethylamine Salt of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid |
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Type |
Selective broadleaf herbicide |
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Uses |
Controlling non-grass broadleaf plants |
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Concentration |
1.25 gallons per 50 gallons of water used for spot spray |
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Special Instructions |
Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not apply this product when temperatures exceed 90°F and humidity is high. |
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Pramitol |
Brand Name |
Control Solutions Inc. Pramitol |
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Common Name |
Pramitol |
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Scientific Name |
Prometon: 2,4-bis (isopropylamino)- 6-methoxy-s-triazine |
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Type |
Ground sterilant |
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Uses |
Bare ground weed control, prevents new weed growth |
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Concentration |
2.5 gallons per 50 gallons of water used for spot spray |
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Special Instructions |
Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not apply this product on sloped areas where erosion may take place. |
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AquaNeat |
Brand Name |
Aqua Neat |
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Common Name |
Aqua Neat |
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Scientific Name |
Glyphosate, N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine in the form of its isopropylamine salt |
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Type |
Aquatic Herbicide |
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Uses |
Control of aquatic and shoreline vegetation |
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Concentration |
1.25 gallons per 50 gallons of water used for spot spray |
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Special Instructions |
Do not apply directly to water within 1/2 mile of an active potable water intake. Do not apply to fully submerged vegetation. |
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Diquat |
Brand Name |
Alligare Diquat Herbicide |
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Common Name |
Diquat Herbicide |
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Scientific Name |
Diquat dibromide [6,7 - dihydrodipyrido (1,2-a:2', 1'-c) pyrazinedilum dibromide] |
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Type |
Aquatic Herbicide |
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Uses |
Control of aquatic and shoreline vegetation |
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Concentration |
4 cups per 50 gallons |
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Special Instructions |
Do not mix with oxidizing agents. Requires surfactant for use. |
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Weedtrine |
Brand Name |
Weedtrine D |
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Common Name |
Weedtrine D |
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Scientific Name |
Diquat dibromide [6,7 - dihydrodipyrido (1,2-a:2', 1'-c) pyrazinedilum dibromide] |
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Type |
Aquatic Herbicide |
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Uses |
Control of aquatic and shoreline vegetation |
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Concentration |
1 gallon per 50 gallons |
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Special Instructions |
Do not mix with oxidizing agents. Requires surfactant for use. |
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Perm X UL 4-4 |
Brand Name |
Perm - X UL 4-4 |
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Common Name |
Permethrin, Piperonyl Butoxide |
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Scientific Name |
Permethrin: 3-phenoxybenzyl (1RS,3RS; 1 RS 3 SR) - 3 - (2,2 - dichlorovinyl) - 2,2 - dimethyl - cyclopropanecarboxylate piperonyl Butoxide: 5-[2(2-butoxyethoxy) ethoxymethyl] - 6 - propyl -1,3-benzodioxole |
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Type |
insecticide |
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Uses |
Mosquito Adulticiding |
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Concentration |
Permethrin 4%, Piperonyl Butoxide 4% applied at 6 oz/min at 10 mph |
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Special Instructions |
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Contact: City of Highland Department of Public Works, Street and Alley division, 618-654-6823.
Complaints: Complaints or questions can be directed to the Department of Public Works at 618-654-6823.
