Additional Mosquito Spraying Planned For Sept. 20 In Prince George's County

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — An additional mosquito spraying will take place Wednesday around 7:30 p.m.

The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will spray Sept. 20 within a three-fourths of a mile radius of the backloop of English Oaks Avenue in Bowie.

Spraying will take place after 7:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, spraying will be rescheduled for the next available evening. Any existing spray exemptions in the area will be temporarily suspended.

While not all mosquitoes carry diseases, MDA suggests that residents take precautions to minimize their exposure to mosquito bites. These measures include:

• Wear long, loose fitting, light colored clothing
• Wear insect repellents according to product labels
• Avoid mosquito infested areas during prime periods of activity (between dusk and dawn)
• Install, inspect, and repair window and door screens in homes and stables
• Regularly clean bird baths and bowls for pet food and water
• Remove or empty all water-holding containers