Mosquito Spray Scheduled In Warwick

A mosquito spray will be conducted in Warwick Township on Thursday beginning at dusk. The operation is dependent on the weather.

The Bucks County Health Department, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection West Nile Virus Program, is conducting the spray.

The mosquito spray will be limited to Hidden Pond Park, Long Pond Drive, West Fernbrook Drive and Windsor Drive.

The spray will begin around 8:15 pm and conclude by 11 p.m.

“The application chemical will be Masterline Kontrol 4-4, and will be released at a rate of 1.0 ounces per acre. The spraying will be conducted using a dark green Ford Ranger spray truck, bearing County of Bucks identification on the vehicle side doors. The county Pesticide Applicator Number BU0107 will also appear on the vehicle. A blue Ford Ranger with similar identification will be the lead truck.,” according to information from the county.

According to the Pennsylvania DEP, the product is designed to provide quick, effective control of adult mosquito populations. “The application material has a very low toxicity profile to mammals and will have negligible impact to non-target insects and the environment,” information from the county said.

Some tips to minimize mosquito populations:

• Turn over wheelbarrows and plastic wading pools
• Drill holes in outdoor recycling containers and clean gutters of drain clogging leaves
• Take measures to reduce mosquito bites by making sure window and door screens fit tight and are free of tears
• Stay indoors or wear long pants and shirts during the high risk times of dawn and dusk, and any place where mosquitoes are very common
• Use an effective insect repellent containing DEET, picardin or lemon eucalyptus oil.