Mosquito Spraying in Framingham Thursday

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be spraying for mosquitoes in Framingham on Thursday, July 16 and Monday, July 20.

All spraying is done between dusk and 11:30 p.m., weather permitting.

On Thurday, July 16, spraying is planned for neighborhoods of Framingham that are located near Central St., Prospect St., Lockland Ave., Beacon St., Cherry St., Hardy St., Gorman Rd., Stonybrook Rd., Walnut St., Maple St., Temple St., Mill St., Belknap Rd., Blackberry Lane and Raleigh Rd.

On Monday, July 20, spraying is scheduled for neighborhoods of Saxonville located near Elm St., Bradford Rd., Joseph Rd., Danforth St, School St. and Springhill Rd. Spraying will also be in areas south of Waverly St. near Fay Rd., Bethany Rd, Winthrop St., Hollis St. and Irving St.

The Project uses a spray formulation that contains the pesticide product, Anvil, to control mosquitoes. Anvil contains the pesticide, sumithrin, which is a pyrethroid that is classified as slightly toxic by the EPA.

Mosquito control applications of sumithrin do not pose a significant risk to people or their pets due to the low toxicity of sumithrin and the small amount used to control mosquitoes.

As with any pesticide, people should minimize their exposure. If residents see a spray truck approaching, they are advised to go indoors for a few minutes while the spray dissipates. Residents are also advised to close windows facing the street.

If residents have any questions related to mosquitoes or mosquito control, contact the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730.