http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barksdale_Air_Force_Base"9/22/2008 - BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFPN) -- An Air Force Reserve C-130 Hercules aircraft and 10 reservists from the 910th Airlift Wing are scheduled to begin aerial spray missions in Louisiana from here Sept 22.
Barksdale AFB was chosen as the base of operations for the aircrews and maintenance personnel because of its proximity to the spray area, ability to handle C-130H aircraft, and ability to support the mission without conflicting with other relief efforts.
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'The product that will be used to combat the disease-spreading insects will be Dibrom, which is an extremely effective material for mosquito control, and at the amounts that are applied, is an extremely safe material as well. Typically we apply Dibrom at a rate of 1/2 to 1 oz. per acre. When properly applied at these application rates, Dibrom is virtually non-toxic to humans, while eliminating a majority of the flying mosquito population,' said Maj. Karl Haagsma, a research entomologist with the 910th AW.
Dibrom is an EPA registered insecticide, and is currently in use for many mosquito control programs throughout the country. Every effort will be made to ensure the public is informed what areas will be sprayed on a daily basis.
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http://www.globalsecurity.org/security/library/news/2008/09/sec-080922-afpn01.htm
