BATTLING THE MEDFLY
Los Angeles County will conduct aerial spraying of malathion tonight from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., weather permitting. Wind forced the helicopters to stop spraying after one hour last week in the Downey-Norwalk-Bellflower area.
Area: 41 square miles encompassing parts of Bellflower, Cerritos and parts of Artesia, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Downey, East Los Angeles, Lakewood, Long Beach, Montebello, Norwalk, Paramount, South Gate and Santa Fe Springs.
Precautions: Stay indoors; keep animals indoors; wash animal dishes and toys left outside; cover cars; keep doors and windows closed.
Information: Toll-free numbers for the Agricultural Commissioner: (800) 356-2894; (800) 225-1346.
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