Maryland expands mosquito management efforts in Annapolis as a consequence of public well being considerations

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Anne Arundel County Health Department have introduced an enlargement of mosquito management companies as a consequence of public well being considerations over potential mosquito-borne illnesses.

Officials mentioned that Ultra-Low Volume truck-based spraying to regulate mosquitoes is scheduled for the night of Wednesday, September 3, in Annapolis, close to the intersection of Tydings Road and Log Inn Road.

The spraying will begin after 7:30 p.m., however within the occasion of inclement climate, it is going to be rescheduled for the following accessible night.

MDA Mosquito Control Program personnel will use a permethrin-based resolution accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for public well being mosquito management packages, which poses no unreasonable dangers to human well being.

However, out of an abundance of warning, MDA recommends avoiding out of doors actions through the spraying.

MDA suggests residents take precautions to attenuate publicity to mosquito bites, noting that not all mosquitoes carry illnesses.

Recommended measures embrace carrying lengthy, loose-fitting, light-colored clothes, utilizing insect repellents in line with product labels, avoiding mosquito-infested areas throughout prime exercise durations (between nightfall and daybreak), and putting in, inspecting, and repairing window and door screens in properties and stables. Additionally, residents ought to often clear fowl baths and bowls for pet meals and water, and take away or empty all water-holding containers.

For updates on spray occasions or different mosquito management info in Maryland, residents are inspired to comply with the MDA’s Facebook web page @MdAgDept.