Bucks Co. Health Department To Spray For Mosquitoes In Warrington

WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — The Bucks County Department of Health Mosquito Disease Control
Program will conduct an ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation over two days on Monday, August 25, beginning at 7:45 p.m. in Warminster and Warrington townships to reduce high
populations of nuisance mosquitoes and mosquitoes capable of transmitting West Nile Virus.

According to the health department, the treatment will be administered via truck-mounted equipment, spraying mosquito habitats in residential and park locations. Trucks used in the spray are identified with Bucks County seal logos located on the doors. The equipment dispenses Duet at a rate of 0.75 ounces per acre. The product is designed to provide quick, effective control of adult mosquito populations. The application materials have a very low toxicity profile to mammals and will have negligible impact to non-target insects and the environment, according to the health department.

Treatments will take place in Warminster Township bound by Valley Road, West Bristol Road, York Road (Route 263), Emma Lane, Sloan Road, Worthington Drive, and Park Heights Avenue. In addition, areas bound by West Bristol Road, Mearns Road, Orchard Avenue, Roberts Road, Tennyson Drive, Mueller Road, Ivyland Road, Brennan Drive, and Bellemeade Drive will be treated.

Treatments will occur in Warrington bound by Oxford Drive, Bristol Road, Valley Road, Palomino Drive, Philadelphia Avenue, Neshaminy Avenue, Carriage Way, Rodgers Avenue, and Blackhorse Drive.

Here is the area of Warrington Township targeted for mosquito spraying.

Certain mosquito species carry the West Nile Virus, which can cause humans to contract West Nile encephalitis, an infection that can result in an inflammation of the brain. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, all residents in areas where virus activity has been identified
are at risk of contracting West Nile encephalitis.

Weather conditions and other unexpected events could delay or cancel the spray operation. If conditions do not allow application on Day 1 of the operation on August 25, subsequently Tuesday evening, August 26, will serve as the backup spray date. If conditions do not allow application on
Day 2 of the operation on August 26, subsequently Wednesday evening, August 27, will serve as the backup spray date.

Residents can help protect themselves and their community from West Nile Virus by getting rid of standing water around their home. Mosquitoes can breed in even small amounts of water that could be found in items including flowerpots, buckets, toys and clogged gutters. Using bug spray and wearing long sleeves, especially around dawn and dusk, can also help keep bites away.

To learn more about mosquitoes and West Nile Virus, visit www.dep.pa.gov/westnile If you have questions or want to report a concern, give the Bucks County Department of Health a call at 215-345-3318.