Additional Mosquito Spraying Planned For Thursday In Prince George's County

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Truck-based spraying for adult mosquitoes will take place Thursday in Prince George's County.

The Maryland Department of Agriculture and the Prince George’s County Health Department will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern about the potential for mosquito-borne diseases.

Spraying Thursday will happen within a three-fourths of a mile radius of the intersection of Kavanaugh Lane and Kenly Place in Bowie after 7:30 p.m.

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