Mosquito Spray To Reduce Bug Numbers In Bensalem, Bristol Tuesday

LEVITTOWN, PA — The Bucks County Mosquito Control Program will conduct an ultra-low volume mosquito control operation in Bristol and Bensalem on Tuesday.

Called a ULV operation, this spraying aims to reduce high populations of both nuisance mosquitoes and mosquitoes capable of transmitting West Nile virus. The treatment will be administered via truck-mounted equipment, spraying mosquito habitats in residential and park locations. These trucks are identified with Bucks County seal logos on their doors.

The equipment dispenses a pesticide called Biomist 3+15 at a rate of .75 ounces per acre. The spray is designed to provide quick, effective control of adult mosquito populations, with a low toxicity profile to mammals. The county says the spray will have negligible impact to non-target insects and the environment.

In Bensalem, crews will spray the area bounded by Route 13 and Route 95 and Walnut and Tennis Avenues. The Hansell Drive area will also be treated.

In Bristol Township, the Neshaminy Marina and the surrounding area bounded by River Road and Cedar and Minot Avenues will be treated. The Delhaas woods area will also be treated, along with the surrounding areas bounded by Old Orchard Lane, Bath Road, and David Drive.

Crews will also treat the West Bristol area bounded by Newport Road, Penn Valley Avenue, Rockview Drive, and Route 413.

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 this spray operation. Wednesday evening is the back-up spray date.

Learn more about Pennsylvania's West Nile Virus Control Program online. The Bucks County Department of Health can also be reached at 215-345-3318.

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