[RP TownTalk] Unscheduled Mosquito Control Spraying TONIGHT after 7:30 PM (Weather Permitting)

Fri Sep 8 00:49:40 UTC 2017

I haven't done thorough research, but it looks like (1) it isn't THAT
dangerous for people, even during the spraying/fogging and (2) the
spray/fog is mostly gone after an hour or so.  I remember hearing a few
years ago that pets are more sensitive, so keeping them inside on nights
like this is a good idea.

Best,

Alan

On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 8:36 PM, Sheri Mattes Wake <smattes3 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Anyone know when it's safe for pets to go back out, like a few hours after
> spraying?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 7, 2017, at 6:04 PM, Jessica Barnes <jbarnes at riverdaleparkmd.gov>
> wrote:
>
>  *NEWS RELEASE - Maryland Department of Agriculture*
>
>
>
> *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
>
> *                         CONTACT: * Julie Oberg, 410-841-5888
> <(410)%20841-5888>
>                                  Jason Schellhardt, 410-841-5889
> <(410)%20841-5889>
>
> *PUBLIC NOTICE:*
>
> *Unscheduled Mosquito Control Spraying in Prince George's County*
>
> *Treatment scheduled in response to West Nile Virus-positive mosquito pool*
>
>
> *ANNAPOLIS, MD (Sept. 6, 2017)* - The Maryland Department of Agriculture
> will conduct unscheduled mosquito control spraying in response to a West
> Nile virus-positive mosquito pool in Prince George's County.  Ultra-Low
> Volume (ULV) truck-based spraying to control adult mosquitoes is scheduled
> for the evening of Thursday, September 7, in the communities of Colmar
> Manor, Mount Rainier, Cottage City, Brentwood, North Brentwood, Riverdale
> Park, Riverdale Heights, Oaklyn, Landover Knolls, and Landover Mews. Due to
> weather conditions, spraying originally scheduled for this evening in
> Hyattsville and Bladensburg has been re-scheduled for Thursday evening as
> well.
>
> Spraying will occur after 7:30 p.m., weather permitting. Any existing
> spray exemptions in the area will be temporarily suspended. People should
> avoid outdoor activities on spray nights.
>
> The department's Mosquito Control Office, in cooperation with the
> Department of Health, routinely conducts surveillance activities throughout
> the state to collect and test mosquitoes for West Nile virus, Eastern
> Equine Encephalitis and several other mosquito-borne diseases. These
> diseases are endemic in Maryland and are transmitted through the bite of a
> mosquito. Approximately 20 percent of people infected with West Nile virus
> will develop West Nile fever, which is typically characterized by fever,
> headache, and body aches which can last for just a few days or as long as
> several weeks. Less than one percent of people bitten by a mosquito
> carrying West Nile virus will develop a more severe form of the
> disease. People most at risk for developing severe disease are those over
> 50 and those with already compromised immune systems.
>
> While not all mosquitoes carry these diseases, the Maryland Department of
> Agriculture suggests that residents take precautions to minimize their
> exposure to mosquito bites. These measures include:
>
>    - Wear long, loose fitting, light colored clothing
>    - Wear insect repellents according to product labels
>    - Avoid mosquito infested areas during prime periods of activity
>    (between dusk and dawn)
>    - Install, inspect, and repair window and door screens in homes and
>    stables
>    - Regularly clean bird baths and bowls for pet food and water
>    - Remove or empty all water-holding containers
>
> Currently there is no WNV vaccine for humans. There are, however,
> effective vaccines for horses, ostriches and emus - also known as ratites.
> Owners are encouraged to get their animals vaccinated and boostered in a
> timely manner in consultation with their veterinarian.
>
> Dog owners are also urged to have their pets checked for heartworms, the
> most common disease transmitted by mosquitoes in Maryland. Dogs in all
> Maryland jurisdictions should be placed on a heartworm preventive program.
> Pet owners should consult with their veterinarians.
>
> For more information about mosquito-borne diseases, contact your local
> health department. The following websites are available to provide
> additional information:
>
> ·         Maryland Department of Agriculture
> <http://www.mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Pages/mosquito_control.aspx>
>
> ·         Maryland Department of Health
> <https://health.maryland.gov/pages/index.aspx>
>
> ·         Maryland Department of Natural Resources
> <http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/>
>
> ·         U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
> <http://www.cdc.gov/westnile>
>
>
>
> *# # #*
>
> Follow Maryland Department of Agriculture Mosquito Control on Twitter
> @MdAgMosquito <http://www.twitter.com/mdagmosquito>
>
>
>
>
>
> Jessica
>
> Jessica E. Barnes
>
> Town Clerk
>
> Riverdale Park
>
> 5008 Queensbury Road
>
> Riverdale Park, MD 20737
>
> www.riverdaleparkmd.info
>
> 301-927-6381 <(301)%20927-6381>
>
>
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