Mosquito Spraying Set For Wednesday Night In Warminster

WARMINSTER TOWNSHIP, PA — The Bucks County Department of Health Mosquito Disease Control Program will spray for mosquitoes in parts of the township and neighboring Northampton Township on Wednesday night.

The spraying will begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Warminster and Northampton townships to reduce high populations of nuisance mosquitoes and mosquitoes capable of transmitting West Nile Virus.

Treatments will occur in Warminster Township bound by Olive Street, Park Avenue, Madison Avenue, Aspen Street, and Evergreen Avenue. In addition, Warminster Community Park and Munro Park will be treated.

The treatment will be administered via truck-mounted equipment, spraying mosquito habitats in residential and park locations, county officials said.

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. This product is designed to provide quick, effective control of adult mosquito populations.

These application materials have a very low toxicity profile to mammals and will have negligible impact to non-target insects and the environment.

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.

If conditions do not allow application on Wednesday, Thursday evening will serve as the back-up spray date.

Residents can help protect themselves and their community from the West Nile Virus by getting rid of standing water around their homes. 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.

Anyone with questions or concerns should contact the Bucks County Department of Health at 215-345-3318.