The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations around Reading this summer. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM. This link will be updated weekly and shared with the specific locations of spraying: https://www.readingma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=475
On Thursday, July 18, 2024, spraying is scheduled for areas of Reading that are located in the vicinity of Sanborn Lane, Emerson Street, Pasture Road, Fairchild Drive, Van Norden Road, Grove Street, Lowell Street, Forest Street, Dustin Road, Berkeley Street, Bond Street, and Mineral Street.
Please contact the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730 with any questions related to mosquitoes or mosquito control.
The mosquito control product being used is Zenivex E4 (EPA Reg No. 2724.807), and it’s being applied at 1 oz per acre. Zenivex E4 is a non-ester pyrethroid and is classified by the EPA as a reduced risk pesticide. Mosquito control applications of Zenivex E4 do not pose a significant risk to people or their pets due to the low toxicity and the small amount used to control mosquitoes. As with any pesticide, people should minimize their exposure. If residents see a spray truck approaching, they are advised to go indoors for a few minutes while the spray dissipates. Residents are also advised to close windows. Beekeepers do not need to take any special precautions since spraying begins after sunset. Zenivex E4 biodegrades rapidly and doesn’t build up in the environment.
