Weston To Start Mosquito Spraying

WESTON, MA — Weston will begin spraying neighborhoods in town for mosquitoes — the spraying comes as West Nile Virus and EEE has been found in mosquitoes in neighboring communities.

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be using an ULV (Ultra Low Volume) truck mounted aerosol sprayer on Tuesday, Aug. 27th. If postponed, spraying will occur on Thursday, Aug. 29th.

Spraying is scheduled for neighborhoods of Weston that are located north of the Boston Post Road, including streets in the vicinity of Warren Avenue, Merriam Street, Conant Road, Church Street, Kings Grant Road, Montvale Road, and Lexington Street.

The Project uses a spray formulation containing the pesticide product Anvil to control mosquitoes. Anvil contains the pesticide, sumithrin, which is a pyrethroid that is classified as slightly toxic by the Environmental Protection Agency. Mosquito control applications of sumithrin do not pose a significant risk to people or their pets due to the low toxicity of sumithrin and the small amount used to control mosquitoes. As with any pesticide, people should minimize exposure. If residents see a spray truck approaching, they are advised to go indoors for a couple of 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.

Information regarding the schedule and areas to be sprayed is available on the Project’s website. If residents have any questions related to the spraying or any questions on mosquitoes, contact the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730.