Mosquito Spraying Planned In 3 Lower Bucks Communities

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —The Bucks County Department of Health will spray for mosquitoes in three Lower Bucks County communities Wednesday night as part of its West Nile Virus Mosquito Control Program.

The health department will conduct an ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation to reduce high populations of nuisance mosquitoes and mosquitoes capable of transmitting West Nile Virus on Wednesday in Falls Township, Lower Makefield Township, and Morrisville Borough.

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. This product is designed to provide quick, effective control of adult mosquito populations. These application materials have a very low toxicity profile to mammals and will have negligible impact to non-target insects and the environment.

Falls Township

Treatments will occur in Falls Township areas bounded by W. Post Rd., East Post Rd., S. Pennsylvania Ave., and New Tyburn Rd.

Lower Makefield Township

Treatments will occur in Lower Makefield Township areas bounded by Kathy Dr., River Rd., Richard Rd., and Manor Ln W. In addition, areas bound by Makefield Rd., Sutphin Rd., Yardley Morrisville Rd., W. Ferry Rd., and Big Oak Rd. will be treated.

Morrisville

Treatments will occur in Morrisville Borough areas bounded by W. Philadelphia Ave., Riverview Ave., Riverside Ave., S. Pennsylvania Ave., W. Post Rd., E. Post Rd., and Wright Ave.

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 this spray operation. If conditions do not allow application, Thursday will serve as the back-up spray date.

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