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The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be controlling mosquitoes in neighborhoods of Burlington using truck mounted aerosol sprayers on Thursday, August 21st between dusk and 11:30 PM. Spraying is scheduled for neighborhoods located in the vicinity of Mill St., Locust St., Peach Orchard Rd., Beacon St., Glen Ave., Mountain Ave. and Harriet Ave. The Project uses a spray formulation containing the pesticide, sumithrin, to control mosquitoes. Sumithrin is a synthetic pyrethroid that is classified as slightly toxic by the EPA. Mosquito control applications of sumithrin do not pose a significant risk to people or their pets due to the low toxicity of sumithrin and the small amount used to control mosquitoes. As with any pesticide, people should minimize exposure. If residents see a spray truck approaching, they are advised to go indoors for a couple of minutes while the spray dissipates. Residents are also advised to close windows facing the street. Information regarding the schedule and areas to be sprayed is available via a recorded message at 781-893-5759 and at the Project’s website at www.town.sudbury.ma.us/services/health/emmcp . If residents have any questions related to the spraying or any questions on mosquitoes, call the Burlington Board of Health at 781-270-1955 or the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730.
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Board of Health contact: 781-270-1955 Nurses contact: 781-270-1957 Hours:
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