[RP TownTalk] Mosquito spraying

[Sheri Mattes Wake]

also, is it safe for pets as long as they're not out there when it's
sprayed?  or should we avoid the area for a while?  how long?  i had no
idea this spraying was going on.


On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:38 PM, Valrie Hames <crownvhg at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Can I ask if the spraying is done on all front lawns and is there a way to
> opt out?  If there is, have they acknowledge it in the past or just ignore
> it while sitting in a truck and spraying as they drive by.
>
> Valrie
>
>
> **
>
>
>    *From:* Corey Slavitt <cls at pobox.com>
> *To:* towntalk at riverdale-park.org
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 31, 2013 2:51 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [RP TownTalk] Mosquito spraying
>
>  Thanks for posting this Anne Marie.
>
> I called the Town of Riverdale Park's Public Works Office today because I
> experienced the surprise of the pesticide fogging vehicle last night in the
> 5000 block of Oglethorpe Street, and hoped to get a spraying schedule from
> the Town. As I recall, there used to be a schedule for spraying written in
> the Town Crier. In previous years, I would mark my calendar for the
> spraying schedule and make sure my windows were closed and pets safe those
> days.
>
> Public Works told me today that it was a County function, and to find out
> the schedule I would need to call the County on their new 311 line where
> one leaves a recorded message in the hope of getting a return call later in
> time. Public Works did also give me a direct line to the County pesticide
> sprayers at 301-442-5080 (I think that was the number) but I only get a
> disconnection recording when I dial it. I will check back again with Public
> Works on that direct line number they gave me.
>
> With the rare break in humidity and some nice weather, I took a chance and
> turned off my central air conditioning and opened the windows for a few
> days. It was great until last night when there was a pretty strong breeze
> that blew the spraying vehicle's cloud into my windows, and the ceiling
> fans inside circulated the fumes quickly. I ran around like a wild woman
> last night, shutting windows and grabbing my cat off his perch in an open
> window. But it was too late. I was so ill through the night and this
> morning that I called in sick to work. My cat threw up along with me. Some
> people and animals are extra sensitive to pesticide spray.
>
> It is unfortunate to have this experience in tandem with the Riverdale
> Park's Green Team's quest to obtain Sustainable Maryland Certification. I
> filled out a survey about community needs regarding the certification back
> in March. I regret now not mentioning that the lack of spraying
> notification impacts the confidence of some residents to open their
> windows, turn off the AC, and be more green.
>
> Corey Slavitt
>
>
> From: Am <maryland_amwillis at yahoo.com> [Add to Address Book]
> To: towntalk at riverdale-park.org
> Subject: [RP TownTalk] Mosquito spraying
> Date: Jul 31, 2013 2:19 PM
> When was the town going to let the residents know when spraying was going
> to take place?
>
> Today my nanny called to tell me and rush my daughter and dog inside. What
> about the other pets outside! I also saw them @ three weeks ago coming home
> from work on evening.
>
> I'm on the list serve and NEVER saw a notice.
>
> Anne Marie Willis
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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