Framingham Mosquito Spraying Scheduled Again After West Nile Found

News release from City of Framingham.

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Mosquito Spraying is scheduled for Wednesday, August 30 in the City of Framingham.

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations in Framingham.

Earlier this month mosquitoes with West Nile Virus were detected in Framingham. No Framingham resident has tested position for West Mile Virus.

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, spraying is scheduled for areas of Framingham that are located south of Waverly Street near Fay Road, Bethany Road, Winthrop Street, Hollis Street, Irving Street, Bates Road, Hickory Hill Lane and Jodie Road.

Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 p.m.

The following paragraphs are intended to provide a general description for where mosquito spraying will take place. The spray route will include many more roads than are listed below.

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.

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.

If residents have any questions related to mosquitoes or mosquito control, contact the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730.