Town Of Sudbury: Truck Mounted Aerosol Spray In Sudbury To Control Mosquito Population

Press release from the Town of Sudbury:

June 22, 2021

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquitoes in Sudbury. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.

On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, spraying will be done in areas of Sudbury that are located south of Route 20.

If postponed, spraying will be rescheduled for the following week.

The mosquito control product being used is Zenivex E4 (EPA Reg No. 2724.807), and it’s being applied at 1 oz per acre. Zenivex E4 is a non-ester pyrethroid and is classified by the EPA as a reduced risk pesticide. Mosquito control applications of Zenivex E4 do not pose a significant risk to people or their pets due to the low toxicity and the small amount used to control mosquitoes. As with any pesticide, people should minimize their exposure. If residents see a spray truck approaching, they are advised to go indoors for a few minutes while the spray dissipates. Residents are also advised to close windows. Beekeepers do not need to take any special precautions since spraying begins after dusk. Zenivex E4 biodegrades rapidly and therefore doesn’t build up in the environment.

Please see EEE & Mosquito Control FAQ to learn more.

If residents have any questions related to mosquitoes or mosquito control, contact the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730. The spray schedule can be found at the Project website at https://sudbury.ma.us/emmcp/.

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