U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vincent Sarver (left), 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) pest management noncommissioned officer in charge, and Nicholas Sharp, 97th CES pest management specialist, pour pesticide into a fog machine at Altus Air Force Base (AAFB), Oklahoma, June 27, 2022. Mosquito fogging is a yearly process completed by 97th CES Airmen for AAFB and contractors for on-base housing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson)

A five-gallon jug of pesticide is prepared to be poured in a fog machine at Altus Air Force Base (AAFB), Oklahoma, June 27, 2022. The fogging machine sprays the pesticide across AAFB, except base housing, which is sprayed by off-base contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson)

Members from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron pest control unit fog for mosquitoes at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 27, 2022. The mosquito pesticide is safe for mosquito fogging, but Airmen and families are encouraged to stay indoors to avoid being directly in the pathway of the fogging truck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson)

A sign is displayed on the side of a pesticide fogging truck at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 27, 2022. The fogging truck will be spraying for mosquitoes three days a week during the early mornings and late evenings during June and July 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson)

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla.-- During the months of June and July 2022, members from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron and off-base contractors fog for mosquitoes throughout areas of Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

The fogging takes place from 3-6 a.m. and 6-9 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

“We want to remind people to r avoid being outside during the times we are fogging,” said Staff Sgt. Vincent Sarver, 97th CES pest management noncommissioned officer in charge. “People and animals will not be affected from the fogging unless they are standing right behind the truck breathing it in.”

Mosquito fogging is a vital process during the summers in Altus because of the heat and humidity that allow mosquitoes to nest.

“If public health is catching more than 30 female mosquitoes, we will go out and fog,” said Nicholas Sharp, 97th CES pest management. “It is possible we could still be fogging in August, depending on the mosquito population.”

Sarver said fogging provides a better quality of life on base for Airmen and families to enjoy outdoor activities.