County To Spray For Mosquitoes Next Week

According to a press release from the Montgomery County Health Department, three areas of Limerick Township and Pottstown Borough will be sprayed for mosquitos. 

West Nile virus, an illness transmitted by mosquito bites, has been discovered in our area by .  

The department will be spraying on Monday, July 30, at Riverfront Park from about 8:30pm to 9:30pm, at the Pottstown Waste Water Treatment Plant from about 9:30pm to 10:15pm, and at the Limerick Waste Water Treatment Plant from about 10:30pm to 11:15pm.

Residents can find information about the pesticides being used at the EPA website. 

The full press release, including some tips to help prevent mosquito breeding, can be seen here.