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May 5, 2008
The Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project (NCMCP) will conduct weekly ground based spraying on Tuesday mornings between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM based on residents requests and mosquito activity monitoring beginning on May 27, 2008, weather permitting. 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 2008.
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) beginning June 2nd.
April 2, 2008
The Milton Board of Health would like to advise residents that the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project (NCMCP) will continue with its comprehensive mosquito control program beginning this spring. The NCMCP’s Integrated Pest Management approach includes waterway management, larval control, and adult control.
The NCMCP will be conducting helicopter applications of the biological larvicide Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) to control mosquito larvae. The applications will be conducted over specific large wetlands in 24 communities including the Town of Milton. The applications will take place between April 14, 2008 and April 17, 2008. Applications may continue beyond these dates weather dependent.
The NCMCP will also be conducting ground based early morning aerosol applications beginning in late May and continuing through late September. State Regulation 333 CMR 13.04 provides a method for homeowners to exclude their property from these pesticide applications. The regulation requires that residents send a certified letter to the Town Clerk specifying: your name, address, telephone number, and the names of all abutters. Please note that this request must be made each year. Even if you requested exclusion last year you must do so again for 2008. Questions regarding this regulation can be answered by calling the Massachusetts Pesticide Bureau at (617) 626-1781.
We remind you that the mosquito species most likely to be potential vectors of West Nile Virus breed in containers such as rain gutters, kiddie pools, or any other containers that hold water for more than five days. The public can play a major role in controlling these vectors by eliminating all standing water on their property.
For further information contact John J. Smith, Project Director, at 781-762-3681 (http://massnrc.org/ncmcp) or Michael Blanchard, Health Director, Milton Board of Health, 617-898-4886. More specific information on requesting and monitoring weekly ground based spraying will be provided as the season progresses.
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