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Mosquito Spraying in Burlington Tonight

Spraying starts at Dusk.

Residents who see trucks spraying chemicals should not be worried. 

According to Burlington's town web site, the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be controlling mosquitoes using truck mounted aerosol sprayers in neighborhoods of Burlington tonight between dusk and 11:30 p.m.

Spraying is planned for neighborhoods that are located near Carter Road, Prouty Road, Westwood Street, Upland Road, Fox Hill Road, Skilton Lane, Mill Street and Locust Street. If spraying needs to be postponed; it will be rescheduled for Monday, August 12. 

According to the release the chemicals used in the spraying program is slightly dangerous to people but dissipates quickly. 

"The Project uses a spray formulation containing the pesticide, sumithrin, to control mosquitoes," it states. "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, the notice states. 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, since 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 at www.sudbury.ma.us/services/health/emmcpUH/ .

If residents have any questions related to the spraying or any questions on mosquitoes, call the Burlington Health Dept. at 781-270-1955 or the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730.


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