Norfolk County Mosquito Control Applying ULV Spray in Foxborough on Fridays

The Norfolk County Mosquito Control District began its 2012 early morning ULV aerosol applications of Foxborough and the surrounding area in late May and the program – which runs through Sept. 28 – will be a continuation of the procedure, which has been used in past years.

NCMCP will spray Foxborough on Fridays from now through Sept. 28 – along with Millis, Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham. The time of the spray is from 2 to 6 a.m. (sunrise). If a resident would like to see a map and/or street listing of the areas to be treated, they should click on the following link, and then enter their address.

The ULV map and/or street listings will be posted on or about 3:30 p.m. the day before the scheduled application day – for Foxborough that means Thursdays. Residents may also contact the following number (617) 582-6216 after 3:30 p.m. the day before the scheduled treatment to receive information detailing the streets/areas to be treated in the town.

The purpose of the adulticide application is to control nuisance and/or virus carrying adult mosquitoes. The control product being used is DUET (EPA Reg. #1021-1795-8329) applied in ultra-low volume (ULV) sprayers at a rate of approximately one half ounce per acre of finished spray.

Process to Exclude Property From Public Area Wide Pesticide Applications State Regulation 333 CMR:13:03 provides a method for homeowners to exclude their property from public area-wide pesticide applications. For more information, please click on the following links:

• http://www.mass.gov/agr/legal/regs/333_CMR_13.00.pdf
• http://www.norfolkcountymosquito.org/ULV_Exclusion.html

With summer now here, Foxborough Patch is reminding residents to avoid mosquitos and help prevent insect population growth.

The risk of contracting the mosquito-borne viruses Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus is at its highest from late July through September; mosquitos can be infectious up until the first frost of the autumn months. 

Curerntly, there is no preventable vaccine for West Nile Virus, which causes mild or no illness in humans. 

However, that doesn't mean residents should let up their guard. As such, avoid mosquitos by keeping the following tips in mind:

• Limit time outdoors during peak periods of mosquito activity (dusk and dawn) or wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants.
• Use a mosquito repellent that contains DEET (the chemical N-N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) and follow the directions on the label. 
• Take special care to cover up the arms and legs of children playing outdoors. When bringing a baby outdoors, cover the baby’s carriage or playpen with mosquito netting.
• Fix holes in screens and make sure they are tightly attached to all doors and windows.

Remove standing water around your home. Make sure water does not collect and stagnate in ceramic pots, trash cans, recycling containers, old tires, wading pools, birds baths, etc. Remove leaves and debris that may prevent drainage of roof gutters.

For more information on preventing disease spread by mosquitoes, EEE and West Nile Virus, click on the following links provided by the Foxborough Board of Health.

Preventing Disease Spread By Mosquitoes.pdf

EEE and WNV Info Sheet