<div dir="ltr">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.<div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div><br></div><div>Alan</div><div><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 8:36 PM, Sheri Mattes Wake <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:smattes3@gmail.com" target="_blank">smattes3@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto"><div>Anyone know when it's safe for pets to go back out, like a few hours after spraying?</div><div id="m_6937377703108846752AppleMailSignature"><br>Sent from my iPhone</div><div><div class="h5"><div><br>On Sep 7, 2017, at 6:04 PM, Jessica Barnes <<a href="mailto:jbarnes@riverdaleparkmd.gov" target="_blank">jbarnes@riverdaleparkmd.gov</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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<b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Unscheduled Mosquito Control Spraying in Prince George's County<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Treatment scheduled in response to West Nile Virus-positive mosquito pool</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">ANNAPOLIS, MD (Sept. 6, 2017)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> -
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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Wear long, loose fitting, light colored clothing<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Avoid mosquito infested areas during prime periods of activity (between dusk and dawn)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Install, inspect, and repair window and door screens in homes and stables<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Regularly clean bird baths and bowls for pet food and water<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For more information about mosquito-borne diseases, contact your local health department. The following websites
are available to provide additional information:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">· <a href="http://www.mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Pages/mosquito_control.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">Maryland
Department of Agriculture</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">· <a href="https://health.maryland.gov/pages/index.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">Maryland
Department of Health</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">· <a href="http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">Maryland Department
of Natural Resources</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">· <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/westnile" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Follow Maryland Department of Agriculture Mosquito Control on Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mdagmosquito" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">@MdAgMosquito</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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