?Spraying to control mosquitoes that spread the West Nile Virus is scheduled to take place at 9 p.m. Monday in the Loyalton area of Washington Twp., Dauphin County officials announced.
The rain date for the application will be Tuesday.
Any resident who has concerns about the spraying in this area should call Dauphin County WNV Program Coordinator Eric Naguski at 717-921-8100 by 4 p.m. on July 29.
The treatments will be administered using truck-mounted equipment. The equipment dispenses Biomist 3 + 15, a permethrin insecticide product, at a rate of 0.75 ounces per acre. This is a very low concentration of a pesticide that has been tested and approved by the U.S. ?Environmental Protection Agency for use in controlling adult mosquito populations in and around people, county officials said in a news release.
The county?s West Nile Virus Control Program has collected five positive samples this year. No human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported this year in Dauphin County.
The county offered answers to these frequently asked questions about mosquito control:
Q: ?Should I wash toys and other items in the yard at the time of the application?
A: It is not necessary to wash items in your yard after the application. Due to low application rates, any exposure from contact with these surfaces would be low and pose negligible risks.
Q: ?Should I cover the pool before the application?
A: No, residue in a pool would be low and also diluted by the water in the pool.
Q: Should I close the windows and turn off my air conditioner?
A: The ULV vapor disperses readily, and little movement of the material into open windows with screens is expected. However, individuals with upper respiratory problems, such as asthma, may react to ULV applications. Closing windows and turning off air conditioners is recommended for those with upper respiratory problems.
4. How long should I wait before I let my pet out?
When the chemical is applied at the labeled rates, there are wide margins of safety for humans, dogs, cats and other mammals. Indoor pets may be "let out" immediately following the application. Outdoor pets may be left outdoors.
5. How long should I wait before allowing the children to enter the yard?
The ULV vapor disperses very quickly after the application. Individuals with respiratory problems may react to ULV application. People with these health issues may want to wait an hour before resuming outdoor activities in treated areas.
6. How do I get on your no-spray list?
Please call the Dauphin County WNV Control Program at 717-921-8100 to be placed on the no-spray list.
Source: http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/07/dauphin_county_to_spray_for_we.html
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