Collier Mosquito Control District issued a warning letter for over-spraying violation

The Collier County Mosquito Control District was issued a warning by the Florida Department of Agriculture, after a complaint investigation found three violations in 2017. One of the violations occurred April 20, when a 910-acre area around Marco Island was over-sprayed with the pesticide Zenivex during a mission. A spokeswoman for Collier Mosquito Control said the extra amount was small, but that they have since reduced the flow-rate on their helicopter to avoid overspraying.