Aerial Spraying on Minot Air Force Base Published July 16, 2009 By Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- A specially configured C-130 aircraft from the 910th Airlift Wing's Air Force Aerial Spray Squadron is scheduled to conduct aerial spraying for mosquito control July 16, 2009 over Minot Air Force Base from approximately 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. In the event of a delay, spraying may be conducted July 17, 2009 from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The aircraft and its crews are also scheduled to be on display at the base July 18, 2009 as part of Northern Neighbors Day 2009. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. for the base open house and guests may visit the C-130 and other static displays throughout the day. The Jimmy Doolittle Center will be serving breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and there will be food and beverage booths in the vendor area. The flying portion of the open house will be kicked off at noon by the U.S. Army's Golden Knights Parachute Team. Other civilian and military aircraft will conduct flybys and aerial demonstrations throughout the afternoon. Spraying for the City of Minot and the surrounding areas is scheduled for July 22 and July 23 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. both days. The Air Force Aerial Spray Squadron will be applying U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registered pesticides. Adult mosquito control will occur during the final two daylight hours prior to sunset. The applications will be made using a modified C-130H cargo aircraft at 150 feet above ground level. The purpose of the aerial spraying for mosquitoes is to protect public health, ease working conditions, and improve the quality of life for members working at Minot AFB and living in the surrounding area. Concerned citizens should contact the Minot AFB Public Affairs Office at 723-6212.