Commissioners Court Authorizes $25,000 in Monetary Support for Pesticide
EL PASO, TX—On Monday, October 21, the El Paso County Commissioners Court approved $25,000 to assist residences and businesses affected by the Red Flour Beetle infestation with pesticide recommended by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. The funds were requested through the American Rescue Plan Act due to the gravity of the infestation in the Lower Valley and other rural parts of the County.
The pesticides will be distributed at the Ysleta Annex, located at 9521 Socorro Rd, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday. This over-the-counter pesticide will come with instructions for use which MUST be followed. Only one pesticide per person will be distributed.
Pecan shells are often used as ground cover in the Lower Valley area which is exacerbating the situation since they are an excellent source of food for the beetles. El Paso Water will begin transporting pecan shells from Lower Valley properties to the County landfill on Monday, October 28th. As a result, residents may experience a temporary surge of beetles during this time and are encouraged to take precautions to prepare for the surge.
El Paso County is working with the City of Socorro to coordinate this endeavor and bring a safe and effective resolution to residents as soon as possible.
“The commissioners allocated those funds to help purchase pesticides that can then be distributed to the residents of primarily the city of Socorro, but they’re also going to be available to other county residents who are experiencing an infestation of red flour beetles in their homes,” said Pct 3 County Commissioner Iliana Holguin.
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