Providence antes up for mosquito abatement program

By Shauna Leavitt

March 24, 2005 | PROVIDENCE -- The City Council has agreed to make a one-time payment of $2,040.50 to the Cache Mosquito Abatement District to help cover its 2005 expenses.

"Providence's contribution was 35 center per person based on a population of 5,830," said Vern Keeslar, city planner.

The 2005 mosquito abatement is estimated to cost more than $150,000. All towns and cities which are part of the Cache Mosquito Abatement District have been asked to contribute. Logan will not be contributing since it has its own mosquito abatement program.

"Bear River Health Department (BRHD) will be hired to do the mosquito spraying because they know what they're doing," said Bryan D. Cox, a member of the Cache Mosquito Abatement District council. "It is impossible to spray everywhere so it is important to hire [an agency] that knows where to spray to get the best results."

Due to the increase in moisture, it is anticipated that 2005 will be a difficult year for controlling the mosquito population.

In other business, the council granted a conditional use permit for a home business for colon hydrotherapy to Colette Yates, 560 Edgewood Drive.

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