It’s that time again when we get to deal with the itchiness and potential sickness caused by mosquitoes.

In an effort to reduce the mosquito population, the City of North Platte and the Village of Sutherland will both be spraying for the pesky pests this week.

North Platte officials say city employees will be spraying from June 28 through June 30, weather permitting.  The treatments will begin at around 8:00 p.m. each night, and should be done by midnight.

Sutherland will begin treatments on June 29, and expect to be completed by June 30, also between 8:00 p.m. and Midnight.

Residents are encouraged to turn off air conditioners, close windows and doors and turn off window fans.  Also, pets outdoor water dishes should be emptied and pets should be brought inside during the hours of active treatment.

NORTH PLATTE TREATMENT SCHEDULE

• Tuesday, June 28: 2nd Street to Front Street and 7th Street to the North Platte River
• Wednesday, June 29: A Street to the South Platte River and Burlington Blvd. to the South Platte River
• Thursday, June 30: South Platte River to State Farm Road, 2nd Street to A Street and 2nd Street to Burlington Blvd.