The Mosquito Abatement Program seeks to protect our community members from health effects from mosquito borne viruses and diseases associated with West Nile Virus. The Program has operated in FBIC since 2005. Mosquito abatement administrative works begins in March-April with inventory and ordering supplies for the upcoming season. Mosquito spraying usually begins in April-May and our season usually ends in October, with the onset of colder weather. Staff not only spray for mosquitoes, but they also add larvaecide to ponds and standing water, before the mosquito larvae get a chance to develop into flying adults. Larvaecide sites include roadside ditches, ponds, and standing water.