Franklin County to spray for mosquitoes—here's what to know
Residential areas in Quincy, Washington and Greene townships will undergo mosquito spraying starting at sunset on Wednesday, June 11.
According to a community announcement, the spraying will target areas including Fish and Game Road, Birchwood Lane, Mickey Inn Road, and Sycamore Grove Road, among others. High populations of aggressive nuisance mosquitoes have been detected in these locations. The listed roads serve as a reference for residents, but other nearby areas may also be included in the spraying.
Weather conditions and unforeseen events could lead to delays or cancellations of the spray operations. If necessary, the operations will be rescheduled for Thursday, June 12.
Franklin County's Mosquito-Borne Disease Program will conduct the spraying using a truck-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) system. The program's mosquito and tick-borne disease control specialist will oversee the application.
The product used will be PermaSease 4-4, applied at a rate of 1.25 ounces per acre. This product aims to provide quick knockdown and effective control of adult mosquitoes. The spray dissipates within 15 minutes and is scheduled after sunset to minimize contact with non-target species.
Residents are advised to stay indoors during the spraying. Franklin County staff will turn off the sprayer as a courtesy if residents are outside. However, frequent interruptions may reduce the effectiveness of the operation in controlling mosquito populations and the risk of West Nile Virus.
To protect against mosquito bites, residents should consider using repellent and wearing long sleeves and pants outdoors. It is also important for homeowners to eliminate standing water around their properties, as even small amounts can serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
For further information, residents can go to www.franklincountypa.gov/mosquito-tick-borne-disease-program, or contact Franklin County Mosquito and Tick-Borne Disease Control Specialist Jason Goetz at 717-261-3855 or jgoetz@franklincountypa.gov.
This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/.
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