Mosquito Control spraying scheduled in Reading for late June
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The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting mosquito larvicide spraying in Reading during the final week of June, using truck-mounted aerosol sprayers to control mosquito populations ahead of the summer season.
Spraying will take place between sunset and 11:30 pm on each scheduled night. If postponed due to weather, residents can expect spraying to be rescheduled for the following week.
Spray schedule
On Wednesday, June 24, spraying is scheduled for areas in the vicinity of Haverhill Street, Charles Street, Pearl Street, Libby Ave, Belmont Street, Pleasant Street, Eaton Street, Harvest Road, Fairchild Drive, Van Norden Road, Pasture Road, Emerson Street, and Sanborn Lane.
On Thursday, June 25, spraying is scheduled for areas near Spruce Road, Margaret Road, Prospect Street, Randall Road, Oak Street, and Sherwood Road.
About the product
The mosquito control product being used is Zenivex E4 (EPA Reg. No. 2724-807), applied at 1 oz. per acre. Zenivex E4 is a non-ester pyrethroid classified by the EPA as a reduced-risk pesticide. The product biodegrades rapidly and does not accumulate in the environment.
What residents should know
Residents do not need to take any special precautions for this application. However, as with any pesticide. The product biodegrades rapidly and does not accumulate in the environment.
Residents who see a spray truck are advised to go indoors briefly and close their windows.
Beekeepers do not need to take special precautions, as spraying begins after sunset.
For questions about mosquitoes or mosquito control, contact the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730 or visit the project website.
Flyer by the Town of Reading.
