The Maryland Department of Agriculture is expanding mosquito control activities in areas due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases.
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An Ultra-Low Volume truck-based spraying is planned for Monday, August 7 in the following counties so far:
- Talbot County
- Prince George's County
The spraying is scheduled for after 7:30pm. In the case of inclement weather, the spraying will be rescheduled for the next available evening.
An unscheduled spraying has also been scheduled for the evening of Thursday, August 17, in Pentland Hills Drive and Presidential Golf Drive in Upper Marlboro.
The MDA is asking residents to avoid outdoor activities during the spraying and to take precautions to minimize their exposure to mosquito bites.
Those measures include:
- Wear long, loose fitting, light colored clothing
- Wear insect repellents according to product labels
- Avoid mosquito infested areas during prime periods of activity (between dusk and dawn)
- Install, inspect, and repair window and door screens in homes and stables
- Regularly clean bird baths and bowls for pet food and water
- Remove or empty all water-holding containers
To stay up to date on the spraying schedules by county, click here.
