Health & Fitness
Additional Mosquito Spraying Scheduled For Sept. 19 In New Carrollton
Officials will be spraying for mosquitoes Tuesday night in an area of New Carrollton.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Spraying for mosquitos will take place Tuesday after 7:30 p.m. in Prince George's County.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will spray within a three-fourths of a mile radius of the dead end at 89th Place in New Carrollton. In the event of inclement weather, spraying will be rescheduled for the next available evening.
The MDA suggests that residents take precautions to minimize their exposure to mosquito bites. These measures include:
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- 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
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