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PRESS RELEASE
Milton Board of Health
525 Canton Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
June 4, 2007
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Blanchard
Milton Board of Health
617-898-4886 Fax 617-696-5172
The Milton Board of Health would like to remind residents that the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project (NCMCP) began weekly ground based spraying on Tuesday, May 29, 2007. Weather permitting, weekly spraying will continue to take place on Tuesday mornings between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:30 AM based on residents requests. Residents who wish to have their property sprayed by NCMCP should call them at 781-762-3681 or email ncmcp@attglobal.net each week by Friday at 1:30 PM. If any resident wishes to know when the
spray program may be conducted in their area, they should go to the Projects website at http://www.massnrc.org/ncmcp. Map and/or street listings will be posted on or about 3:30 PM the day before the scheduled application day. Residents may also contact the Projects main telephone line (781-762-3681) after 3:30 PM the day before the scheduled treatment to hear a recorded message detailing the streets/areas to be treated in the town. If a resident wished to have their property excluded from these pesticide applications they must request so in writing to the Town Clerks office. Please note that this request must be made each year. Even if you requested exclusion
last year you must do so again for 2007.
The Milton Board of Health and the MDPH remind residents to reduce their risk of mosquito-borne viruses by using appropriate personal protective measures.
-Limit your time outdoors during peak periods of mosquito activity (dusk and dawn) or, if you must remain outdoors, wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants.
-Use a mosquito repellent that contains DEET or Picaridin. Oil of lemon eucalyptus may also be considered. Products with permethrin should only be used on clothing. Always follow the directions on the label. Repellents should not be used on children younger than two months of age. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age.
-Cover up the arms and legs of children playing outdoors. When you bring a baby outdoors, cover the baby’s carriage or playpen with mosquito netting.
-Fix any holes in screens and make sure they are tightly attached to all doors and windows.
Remove any standing water from backyards so mosquitoes can’t breed. Mosquitoes will begin to breed in any puddle or standing water that lasts for more than four days. Make sure water does not collect and stagnate in ceramic pots, trash cans, recycling containers, old tires, wading pools, birds baths, etc. Remove leaves and debris that may prevent drainage of roof gutters.
More information on mosquito-borne diseases, on protecting yourself from bites by mosquitoes, and on safe application of mosquito repellents can be obtained by visiting the MDPH web site on arboviral (mosquito-transmitted) diseases http://www.mass.gov/dph/wnv/wnv1.htm. Dead bird sightings can be reported to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Dead Bird Hotline at 1-866-MASS-WNV (627-7968).
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