FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 06/13/2024
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
spetroni@framinghamma.gov
508-782-8629
East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project To Spray in Framingham
FRAMINGHAM - The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck-mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations, in the City of Framingham.
Spraying is scheduled to take place in the City of Framingham on Thursday, June 20 in South Framingham between sunset and 11:30 p.m.
Areas to be sprayed will be South of Waverly Street (Route 135) near Fay Road, Bethany Road, Winthrop Street, Hollis Street, Irving Street, and Bates Road.
Spraying will also occur in the vicinity of Hickory Hill Lane and Jodie Road.
If postponed, spraying will be rescheduled for the following week.
The mosquito control product being used is Zenivex E4 (EPA Reg No. 2724.807), and it’s being applied at 1 oz per acre. Zenivex E4 is a non-ester pyrethroid and is classified by the EPA as a reduced risk pesticide.
According to the Control Project, mosquito control applications of Zenivex E4 do not pose a significant risk to people or their pets due to the low toxicity and the small amount used to control mosquitoes.
As with any pesticide, people should minimize their exposure. If residents see a spray truck approaching, they are advised to go indoors for a few 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 sunset. Zenivex E4 biodegrades rapidly and doesn’t build up in the environment, said the Project.
If residents have any questions related to mosquitoes or mosquito control, contact the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730.
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project was established in 1945 as a Trust Agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Project provides mosquito control services to 26 participating communities located west and northwest of Boston.
The governing body of the Project is the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Commission which is comprised of one representative from each municipal government. The Commission selects 5 of its members to serve on an Executive Committee, which meets on a regular basis.
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