2 More Parts Of Montgomery Township To Be Sprayed For West Nile

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, PA -- Two more sections of Montgomery Township will be sprayed with chemicals to stop the spread of West Nile Virus, officials said.

The first spraying will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 7:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The impacted area is bounded by Doylestown Road, County Line Road, and Upper State Road, health officials said. A rain date has been set for Tuesday, Sept. 18.

A spraying will also take place in Windlestrae Park on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 7:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. A rain date has been set for Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Two humans tested positive for West Nile Virus in Montgomery County in August, including one in Montgomery Township.

>>Human Diagnosed With West Nile Virus In Montgomery Township

State health officials said that overall, "higher than usual" occurrences of West Nile mosquitoes have been found in 2018 in Montgomery County, and that conditions were likely to remain elevated over the next few months.

The spraying will target areas where mosquitoes breed with Duet duel-action adulticide. Spray will be dispersed at a rate of .75 ounces per acre.

It is recommended that residents stay indoors for the duration of the spraying and for about 30 minutes after.

According to the CDC, about one in five people who are infected develop a fever and other symptoms. About one out of 150 infected people develop a serious, sometimes fatal, illness. You can reduce your risk of West Nile Virus by using insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants to prevent mosquito bites, the CDC said. You should also remove any standing water from your property where mosquitoes may breed.

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