“Dry, Calm Conditions Needed for Desired Effect” 
The aerial spraying of approximately 30-thousand acres of land in parts of western Oneida County has been postponed as a result of less than ideal weather conditions forecast for today and tonight, health department officials announced today.  

Picente: “Finding Warrants Precautionary Spraying to Protect Public Health”
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. has authorized aerial spraying over an approximate 30-thousand acres in the area where five more mosquito pools collected in August have tested positive for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus as a precautionary measure to protect public health.

Legal Label for Insecticide to be used for EEE Spraying

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., joined by Oneida County Legislator Stephen Roefaro, today honored employers and interns participating in the 2010 Oneida County College Student Corps Internship Program.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. today wrapped up the 2010 Oneida County Summer Youth Program by saluting the achievements of the program’s 300 youth.