Mosquito Spraying For West Nile Virus In Bristol Twp.

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, PA —The Bucks County Department of Health West Nile Virus Mosquito Control Program will conduct an ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation on Wednesday to reduce high populations of nuisance mosquitoes and mosquitoes capable of transmitting West Nile Virus.

The treatment will be administered via truck-mounted equipment, spraying mosquito habitats in residential and park locations. Trucks used in the spray are identified with Bucks County seal logos located on the doors.

The equipment dispenses Duet at a rate of 0.75 ounces per acre. The product is designed to provide quick, effective control of adult mosquito populations. The application materials have a very low toxicity profile to mammals and will have negligible impact to non-target insects and the environment.

Treatments will occur in areas bounded by Broadway Ave., Veterans Hwy. (413), Newport Road, Dixon Ave., Franklin Ave., Elm Ave., Bellevue Ave., Filbert Ave., Summit Ave., Emily Ave., Delaware Ave., Rosa Ave., Cedar Ave., State Road, Church Street, Pennsylvania Ave., Linton Ave., Bristol Pike (US 13), Janet Ave., Norwood Ave., Prospect Ave., and Dolphin Ave.

Treatments are expected to occur between 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Certain mosquito species carry the West Nile virus, which can cause humans to contract West Nile encephalitis, an infection that can result in an inflammation of the brain.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, all residents in areas where virus activity has been identified are at risk of contracting West Nile encephalitis.

Weather conditions and other unexpected events could delay or cancel the spray operation. If conditions do not allow application, Thursday evening will serve as the backup spray date.

Click here for additional information about adult mosquitoes and West Nile Virus. The Bucks County Department of Health can be reached at 215-345-3318.