Itchy News: Mosquito Spraying In Framingham

FRAMINGHAM, MA—The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Projectwill be spraying for mosquitoes in Framingham on Wednesday, July 19, the town announced recently.

The spraying begins after dusk and ends by 11:30 p.m. The areas to be sprayed are located near Walnut Street, Oaks Road, Prospect Street, Central Street, Lockland Ave., Beacon Street, Cherry Street and Foster Drive. If the spraying is postponed, it will be rescheduled for Thursday night.

The Project uses a spray formulation that contains the pesticide product, Anvil, to control mosquitoes. Anvil contains the pesticide, sumithrin, which is a pyrethroid that is classified as slightly toxic by the EPA, said the release.

Mosquito control applications of sumithrin do not pose a significant risk to people or their pets due to the low toxicity of sumithrin 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 facing the street. Beekeepers do not need to take any special precautions since spraying begins after dusk.

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