Mosquito Spraying Monday to Begin at Dusk

Mosquito spraying will occur in Weston on Monday, Aug. 6, between dusk and 11:30 p.m., according to the town website.

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will use truck mounted aerosol sprayers in Weston neighborhoods between dusk and 11:30 p.m.

The neighborhoods where spraying will occur include the area north of Boston Post Road, and in the vicinity of Warren Avenue, Merriam Street, Conant Road, Church Street, Kings Grant Road and Lexington Street.

According to the town website, the project uses a spray formula containing the sumithrin pesticide, a synthetic pyrethroid that that the EPA classifies as slightly toxic. Mosquito control using sumithrin do not pose a significant risk to people or pets due to the low toxicity of the pesticide and the small amount used. Though, with any pesticide, people should minimize their exposure to it. If neighbors see a spray truck approaching, it is advised to go indoors for several minutes, while the spray dissipates. Neighbors are also advised to close any windows that face the street. Beekeepers do not need to take any special precautions because spraying begins after dusk.

Information regarding the schedule and areas to be sprayed is available via a recorded message at 781-893-5759 and at the project’s website. Any questions related to the spraying or mosquitoes can be directed to the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730.

The town of Weston also provides information on mosquito bite prevention and mosquito-spread arborvirus on the Board of Health web page under Community Health.