Mosquito Spraying To Be Done In Milford Due To Moderate EEE Risk

MILFORD, MA — There will be targeted spraying for mosquitoes in Milford due to a moderate risk for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Milford.

EEE is a serious but rare illness caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. It is the most severe mosquito-transmitted disease in the U.S., with about 40 percent mortality and significant brain damage in half of survivors.

The Milford Board of Health released the following statement:

In response to mosquitoes testing positive for EEE in a neighboring town Central Mass Mosquito Control Project, in coordination with the Milford BOH, will be spraying targeted sections of town to reduce the Mosquito population and the risk of EEE. Spraying will take place after 8pm on Friday evening August 23, 2024.

It’s important for individuals to continue to take personal precautions against mosquito bites, both before and after spraying occurs.

Precautions to observe during a spray application:

Generally, there is no need to relocate during mosquito control spraying. The pesticides have been evaluated for this use and found to pose minimal risks to human health and the environment when used according to label directions. Although mosquito control pesticides pose low risks, some people may prefer to avoid or further minimize exposure. Some common sense steps to help reduce possible exposure to pesticides include:

• Please remain inside for 15-20 minutes to allow the pesticide to drift through the area
• Close street-facing windows and turn off the "outside air" setting (if any) on window air conditioners when spraying is taking place in the immediate area. (Central air units do not take in outside air, it’s OK to leave them on. You may open windows 15-20 minutes after the application, or longer at your discretion)
• Do not let children play near or behind truck-mounted applicators when they are in use. Pets should be brought inside if possible or their cages covered to allow a more thorough application to be performed – any accidental exposure to pets should not cause a problem, we are using a pesticide similar to ones used for flea and tick control, but we use lower concentrations than most pet products.

Residents wishing to exclude their property may do so by utilizing the link below:

https://www.mass.gov/how-to/how-to-request-exclusion-from-wide-area-pesticides-application

Streets to be treated:

Annie J Circle

Isaiah Circle

Stanford Circle

Asylum Street

Joan Circle

Stub Toe Lane

Barbara'S Way

Kalen Circle

Sunwood Drive

Bowdoin Drive

Karen Lane

Tallpine Road

Branch Street

Kate Lane

Tanglewood Drive

Brenden Circle

Leah Lane

Tara Circle

Briar Drive

Littlefield Road

Till Rock Lane

Brook Hollow Road

Longview Drive

Tina Road

Camp Street

Manoogian Circle

Tufts Drive

Colby Drive

Megan Way

University Drive

Columbia Drive

Mill Pond Circle

Vassar Drive

Congress Street

North Pond Terrace

Village Circle

Countryside Drive

Northbrook Circle

Violet Circle

Cricket Lane

Oak Terrace

Wales Street

Daniel R Drive

Pine Island Road

Wayne Road

Dartmouth Drive

Popia Drive

Westchester Drive

Debbie Lane

Purchase Street

Whitewood Road

Diego Drive

Purdue Drive

Whittier Road

Essex Avenue

Quirk Circle

Winterberry Lane

Esther Drive

Radcliffe Drive

Wood Hill Road

Farmer Circle

Ragged Hill Road

Woodridge Road

Field Pond Road

Ramble Road

Wyeth Circle

Fiske Mill Road

Rebecca Way

Fox Lane

Reservoir Road

Geneseo Circle

Ridge Road

Gritte Lane

Rosebud Lane

Hamel Circle

Sherwood Drive

Harvard Drive

Silver Hill Road

Highland Street

Simmons Drive

Hunter Circle

Simon Drive