West Nile Virus Detected In Shrewsbury Mosquitoes, Spraying Scheduled

SHREWSBURY, MA — More mosquito samples in Shrewsbury have tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to a news release from the town.

A pool of human-biting mosquitoes has tested positive for West Nile Virus. As a precaution, the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will conduct a wide-area pesticide spray on Thursday after 7:30 p.m.

The following areas will be sprayed:

• Amberly Lane
• Birch Lane
• Bracken Road
• Camelot Drive
• Carriage Hill Road
• Carter Road
• Country Way
• Cranbrook Road
• Dartmoor Drive
• Guinevere Circle
• Heatherwood Drive
• Hunter Circle
• Jamie Lane
• Joseph Road
• Karen Avenue
• Keyes House Road
• Knights Road
• Merlin Circle
• Morningside Drive
• North Street
• Olde Colony Drive
• Partridge Hill Road
• Pratt Lane
• Prospect Street
• Round Table Road
• Saxon Lane
• Sword Street
• Travis Road

A full map can be found here.

During that time, residents are advised to close windows and turn off any outside air settings on air conditioners. Additionally, the city is asking residents to stay in and keep their pets inside during the spray.

To avoid mosquito bites and the diseases they carry, residents are encouraged to practice the 5 Ds:

• Dress in long sleeves and pants when possible.
• Deet is an effective insect repellent.
• Dawn and Dusk are the most active periods for mosquitoes.
• Drain water from containers weekly.

Most people infected with the West Nile Virus will have no symptoms, but some could experience fever or flu-like illness. In the most severe cases, the virus can be deadly.

There were 19 human cases reported in Massachusetts last year.

The state confirmed the first animal case of the West Nile Virus for this year in July. That was after a goat was exposed to the virus in Lunenburg.

See Also:

• First Animal Case Of West Nile Virus In MA For 2025
• Potentially Fatal Virus Detected In MA Mosquitoes: MDPH