Mosquito control begins in several towns due to high risk of EEE infection
Updated: August 27, 2024, 5:34 AM EDT
That’s where crews will begin spraying tonight. Todd, good morning. Good morning, Katie. Plymouth is one of 13 communities here in Massachusetts where the risk of triple E is so high that the state deems it appropriate to take action, and that action will be taken. Crews will begin spraying in affected areas tonight. Here in Plymouth County, contractors will fly by plane over eight towns in southern Worcester County. Truck-mounted sprayers will drive through five towns. The city of Plymouth is also closing public parks and fields from dusk to dawn. The virus that causes triple E is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito and can be deadly. The virus can cause long-term physical and mental complications for survivors. A man contracted the virus 11 days ago near Worcester. The state says it’s taking steps to prevent further infections. Aerial spraying will only occur after efforts have been made to control mosquito populations by killing larval mosquitoes and eliminating breeding sites. Here are some locations where aerial and truck spraying will occur tonight. Spraying is scheduled from sundown until approximately 4:30 a.m. and could occur over several days. You can find out if you live in an area that will be sprayed here. There will be a link on our website, WCVB.COM, where we will bring you a live report this morning.
Mosquito control begins in several towns due to high risk of EEE infection
Updated: August 27, 2024, 5:34 AM EDT
Massachusetts officials announced that 13 areas at high risk for rare and dangerous mosquito-borne diseases will be targeted for insecticide spraying this week.
Massachusetts officials announced that 13 areas at high risk for rare and dangerous mosquito-borne diseases will be targeted for insecticide spraying this week.
