Spraying For Mosquitoes Planned In Millersville

MILLERSVILLE, MD — Mosquito control services will be expanded in parts of Anne Arundel County due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

Ultra-low colume truck-based spraying to control adult mosquitoes is planned for Thursday evening, July 17, in Millersville near the intersections of East West Boulevard and Veterans Highway.

Spraying will occur after 7:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, spraying will be rescheduled for the next available evening, according to a news release.

Any existing spray exemptions in the area will be temporarily suspended.

The spray is a permethrin-based solution that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved for use in public health mosquito control programs without posing unreasonable risks to human health. As a precaution, officials recommend avoiding outdoor activities during spraying.

While not all mosquitoes carry diseases, the 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

Residents can follow MDA’s Facebook feed @MdAgDept, which will post unscheduled spray events and other information about mosquito control in Maryland. Routine spray program schedules are available by county on the program's website.

For more information, call MDA’s Mosquito Control Program at 410-841-5870.

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