Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Sudbury

(The following is from the Town of Sudbury.) 

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be controlling mosquitoes in neighborhoods of Sudbury using truck mounted aerosol sprayers on Tuesday, July 23rd between dusk and 11:30 PM. 

Spraying is scheduled for neighborhoods that are located near Ford Rd., Mossman Rd., Haynes Rd., Pantry Rd., Morse Rd., Dakin Rd., Powers Rd. and Powder Mill Rd.

Spraying will also be done in areas near Landham Rd., Woodside Rd, Raymond Rd, Dudley Rd, Goodman’s Hill Rd. and Old Lancaster Rd.       

The Project uses a spray formulation containing the pesticide, sumithrin, to control mosquitoes.  Sumithrin is a synthetic pyrethroid that is classified as slightly toxic by the EPA.  Mosquito control applications of sumithrin do not pose a significant risk to people or their pets due to the low toxicity of sumithrin and the small amount used to control mosquitoes.  As with any pesticide, people should minimize exposure.  If residents see a spray truck approaching, they are advised to go indoors for a couple of minutes while the spray dissipates.  Residents are also advised to close windows facing the street.  Beekeepers do not need to take any special precautions, because spraying begins after dusk.

Information regarding the schedule and areas to be sprayed is available via a recorded message at 781-893-5759 and at the Project’s website atwww.sudbury.ma.us/services/health/emmcp/   If residents have any questions related to the spraying or any questions on mosquitoes, call the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730