Lower Moreland To Be Sprayed For West Nile Virus

LOWER MORELAND, PA — Parts of Lower Moreland will be sprayed to help control the mosquito population and limit West Nile Virus.

The spraying will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 8:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Spraying will take place within the yellow area outlined on the map below. The affected area is bounded by Heaton Road, County Line Road, and Byberry Road.

A rain date for the spraying has been set for Aug. 8.

The spraying will target areas where mosquitoes breed with Duet duel-action adulticide. Spray will be dispersed at a rate of .75 ounces per acre.

It is recommended that residents stay indoors for the duration of the spraying and for about 30 minutes after.

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