West Nile Mosquito Spray To Be Held Friday In Warminster

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

The treatment will be done in the area bounded by Crestwald Terrace, Carriage Way, Palomino Drive, Sorrel Road, Carousel Drive, Kemper Drive, West Bristol Road, and Route 611.

According to information from the county, 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. 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 notice said.

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.

If weather conditions do not allow for application on Friday, the spray will be done Monday, Aug. 27.

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