Health & Fitness
Aerial Mosquito Spraying Complete In Rhode Island
Zone 4, covering more than 24,000 acres in Charlestown, Westerly and Hopkinton, was successfully sprayed overnight.
WESTERLY, RI — Aerial pesticide spraying is complete in all four targeted zones across Rhode Island, the Department of Environmental Management said Wednesday. At 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, spraying was finished over the southwestern corner of the state.
The plane, operated by Clarke, sprayed low concentrations of the pesticide Anvil 10+10 over 24,450 acres across parts of Westerly, Charlestown and Hopkinton.
Spraying was set to wrap up on Monday night, but was delayed in the final zone due to ground fog.
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Residents across the state are encouraged to take steps to protect themselves and their families from mosquito-borne illness, including emptying standing water in yards, installing screens on all windows, wearing long sleeves and pants and spraying insect repellent with DEET and avoiding outdoor activities as much as possible during early morning, evening and overnight hours.
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