Mosquito-Fighting Spray To Be Applied In 3 Delco Municipalities

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Health officials in Delaware County are planning to spray parts of the county with an anti-mosquito treatment.

The Delaware County Health Department’s Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Program
will conduct an Ultra-Low Volume mosquito adulticide spray in sections of Lower Chichester Township, Upper Chichester Township, and Trainer Borough Thursday night.

Crews will be spraying the treatment from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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

Below is the treatment area:

Residential and recreational areas within the treatment zone will be treated to control adult mosquitoes.

This is a result of high trap counts and the identification of positive mosquito pools containing West Nile Virus in the area.

West Nile virus is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito.

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.

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

The product used will be Duet Dual Action adulticide, applied at a rate of 0.65 ounces per acre, designed to provide quick and effective control of adult mosquitoes.

For resident safety and information, the business license ‘BU13865’ will be visible on department equipment.

Individuals are encouraged to take protective measures and to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes.

For your protection and to help prevent the spread of West Nile virus, residents are asked to remember the "Three D’s:"

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 are outdoors, weather permitting

DEFEND - Wear insect repellent with DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus on
exposed skin when outdoors