Anti-Mosquito Spray Being Applied In Delco

YEADON, PA — Crews in Delaware County will be treating an area for mosquitoes Monday night.

The Delaware County Health Department’s West Nile Virus Control program will spray an area of Yeadon with an Ultra-Low Volume mosquito adulticide.

The spraying will take place between 8 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Monday.

Crews will be spraying the area below:

In the event of weather or other unexpected delays, a rain date is scheduled for Wednesday.

The Delaware County Health Department will perform the treatment using truck-mounted spraying equipment.

For resident safety and information, the business license‘BU3865’ will be visible on department equipment.

The product used will be Duet, applied at a rate of .75 ounces per acre, designed to provide quick and effective control of adult mosquitoes.

"This planned spray is the result of the identification of positive mosquito pools and a high vector index (VI) in the area," said Delaware County Health Department Director, Melissa Lyon. "A vector index greater than 300 determines the planning of larvicidal treatment spraysto address the presence of West Nile positive pools."

West Nile virus is an infection that is spread by infected mosquitoes biting humans that can cause neurologic symptoms.

Many people who are infected with West Nile virus do not develop symptoms, however, one in five people infected will develop flu-like symptoms and fever.

Unexplained headaches, weakness, and fatigue are symptoms of West Nile virus and
those who experience these symptoms should reach out to their primary care provider.

Individuals are encouraged to take personal protection measures to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes.

To protect themselves and to help prevent the spread of West Nile virus, residents are also encouraged to remember the "Three Ds":

• DRAIN - Buckets, flowerpots, pet water dishes, clogged rain gutters, and other sources of standing water outside your home
• DRESS -Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when you’re outdoors, weather permitting
• DEFEND- Wear insect repellent with DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus on exposed skin when outdoors

To report mosquito problems or for more information on how to prevent West Nile virus,
go online here, call 484-276-2100, or email Environmental@co.delaware.pa.us