HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The aerial spraying in Reno County to get rid of the extremely large mosquito population has been postponed because of high winds.

Spraying is now planned for Friday night.

Vector Disease Control International and Reno County had scheduled the aerial spray operation for Thursday night between 8:45 p.m. and 2 a.m.

The aerial spray operation is being conducted in response to surveillance findings that indicate increased mosquito populations. Aerial spraying is necessary to combat and control mosquitoes where ground spraying is less accessible and effective.

The plan is to fly 300 feet above the ground and spray a product commonly used for mosquito control.

Pretty Prairie is the only city that will not participate in the spraying.