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According to the Delaware County authorities, Marple township neighborhoods will be treated with anti-mosquito treatments on the evening of September 12.
Staff from the Delaware County Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Program will be applying ultra-low volume mosquito repellent (ULV) on the evening of Wednesday, September 12, in parts of Marple Township, depending on weather conditions.
Spraying will begin around 19:30. and be done before 11 pm
In case of bad weather, spraying will be done on September 13th.
The purpose of spraying is to control the adult mosquito population and reduce the risk of spread of mosquito viruses throughout the region. The locations are identified as a result of the high number of traps and the identification of positive mosquito pools in the area. Residential and recreational areas in the treatment areas will be sprayed to control adult mosquitoes.
The staff of the Delaware County Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Program will do the work using truck-mounted spraying equipment, with the BU10544 commercial license visible on the equipment. The product used will be Deltagard applied at a rate of 0.66 ounces per acre. This product is designed to effectively control adult mosquitoes. The application material has a very low toxicity profile for mammals and is safe for the environment.
Some mosquito species carry West Nile virus, which can cause West Nile encephalitis, an infection that can lead to inflammation of the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, residents of areas where viral activity has been identified may be at risk of contracting West Nile encephalitis. No cases of West Nile Virus have been reported to humans in Delaware County.
Individuals can take steps to help eliminate mosquito breeding areas, including:
- Discard cans, buckets, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar containers that hold water on your property.
- Properly dispose of discarded tires that can collect water. Stagnant water is where most mosquitoes breed.
- Drill holes in the bottom of the outdoor recycling bins.
- Clean clogged gutters every year, especially if the leaves of surrounding trees tend to clog drains.
- Turn over the plastic wading pools when you are not using them.
- Flip the wheelbarrows and do not let the water stagnate in the bird baths.
- Ventilate ornamental ponds or store them with fish.
- Clean and chlorinate unused pools and remove any water that may accumulate on pool covers.
- For stagnant pools, homeowners can buy Bti (Bacillus thuringienses israelensis), known as "mosquitoes" at home and in other stores. Bti is a naturally occurring soil bacterium that biodegrades quickly and kills mosquito and blackfly larvae, but is safe for humans, pets, aquatic life and plants.
In addition, these precautions can prevent mosquito bites, especially for those most at risk:
- Make sure screens are tight on doors and windows to prevent mosquitoes from entering homes.
- Remember to wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants and socks outdoors, especially when mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk, or in areas known to have a large number of mosquitoes.
- If possible, reduce outdoor exposure at dawn and dusk during mosquito peak periods, usually from April to October.
- Use insect repellents according to the manufacturer's instructions. An effective repellent will contain DEET, picaridin or lemon eucalyptus oil. Consult a pediatrician or family doctor for any questions regarding the use of a repellent on children because the repellent is not recommended in children under two months of age.
For more information about West Nile virus and the state's monitoring and control program, residents can visit www.westnile.state.pa.us
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