Warminster To Be Sprayed For West Nile Mosquitoes Tuesday

WARMINSTER, PA — A spray to reduce high populations of mosquitoes capable of transmitting West Nile Virus will be conducted this Tuesday in Warminster.

Two areas will receive treatment in Warminster Township: the area bounded by Valley Road, Street Road, Gibson Avenue and County Line Road, and the area bounded by Sinkler Road, Log College Drive, Bristol Road, York Road, Norristown Road, Emma Lane and Sloane Road. All streets within those two expanses will be sprayed.

The treatments 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 Dual-Action Adulticide at a rate of 0.75 ounces per acre or DeltaGard at a rate 0.66 ounces per acre. "These products are designed to provide quick, effective control of adult mosquito populations," according to the county.

In addition, one truck will be dispensing Altosid Liquid Larvicide at a rate of 5 ounces per acre. "These application materials have a very low toxicity profile to mammals and will have negligible impact to non-target insects and the environment," the county said.

West Nile virus 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.

If weather conditions do not allow application on Tuesday, then Wednesday, Aug. 22, will serve as the back-up spray date.

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