Truck Mounted Mosquito Spray Scheduled for Wednesday

A heads-up from the town of North Reading regarding mosquito spraying:

On Wednesday spraying is scheduled for neighborhoods of North Reading that are located between Main St. and the border with Wilmington. In addition spraying will be done near Pluff Ave., Pomeroy Rd. and Winter St.

The Project uses a spray formulation containing 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 exposure. If residents see a spray truck approaching, they are advised to go indoors for a couple of minutes while the spray dissipates. Residents are also advised to close windows. Beekeepers do not need to take any special precautions because spraying begins after dusk.

If residents have any questions related to the spraying or any questions on mosquitoes, call the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730.