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Waltham Mosquito Control Takes on Larvae at Reservation
You may notice helicopters flying over the Beaver Brook Reservation in the coming days.
WALTHAM, MA – The itchiest part of summer is on the horizon, but the City of Waltham is poised to take a pre-emptive strike. That's right, the Watch City has a plan to take on mosquitos. In conjunction with the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project, the city will conduct helicopter application of a biological larvicide to curb the population.
The target? Beaver Brook Reservation. Low-flying choppers will apply the larvicide between April 18 and April 27.
According to the City of Waltham, the larvicide, Bti, is a natural bacterium found in soil. It is relatively non-toxic and targets mosquito larvae and closely related insects in the fly family. It stays suspended in water for 24-48 hours and then biodegrades.
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Residents do not need to take any special precautions.
For more information, contact the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730.
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