Dear fellow Hanoverians:<\/p>\n
I have fielded a couple of questions at work regarding mosquito-borne
\ndiseases and the related risk in Hanover. The good news is that the risk
\nfor West Nile Virus (WNV) is currently “low”, and the risk for Eastern
\nEquine Encephalitis (EEE) is currently “remote” in Hanover. Nevertheless,
\nthe risk does change over time, and it can’t hurt to take precautions and
\nlearn more about what you can do to reduce your risk going forward this
\nfall and before we have a hard frost.<\/p>\n
Thanks to Steve Ryerson for assembling the following information!<\/p>\n
Recommendations for Prevention:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tPlymouth County Mosquito Control Project
\nThe Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project accepts requests for adult
\nmosquito control from Hanover residents. Residents can call up to eight
\ntimes per season to be sprayed, barring any spray restrictions in the area.
\nThe spray used will kill the mosquitoes in the area at the time of
\nspraying. Residents must call, fax, or mail us each time they have a
\nmosquito problem.
\nHours: 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
\nOffice Phone: 781-585-5450
\nFax: 781-582-1276
\nPesticide applications are made via an ultra-low-volume sprayer on the back
\nof a pickup truck. Typically, spraying is done from the street and can
\ntravel up to 300 feet. Weather permitting, the sprayers operate from 2:00
\na.m. to a half hour before sunrise each weekday. When I was at Town Hall
\non Tuesday at 4:30 a.m., the spray truck was driving through the back
\nparking area! Additional information may be found on the Plymouth County
\nMosquito Control Project website, found here:
\nhttp:\/\/atotw.com\/maillist\/lt.php?tid=J1mDMRRmSDGuE3li5WJDkKMvHKhcUIEIg\/lyvkh2065oqLt7nDNYRqoN783ZLADJ
\n.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tApply mosquito repellent with an EPA-registered ingredient.
\n\u2022\tWear clothing to reduce exposed skin when weather permits.
\n\u2022\tEliminate standing water to prevent mosquito breeding.
\n\u2022\tEnsure your window screens are intact to prevent mosquitoes from
\nentering your home.
\n\u2022\tBe mindful of peak mosquito activity at dusk and dawn.<\/p>\n
Hanover Health Office
\nVisit the Town of Hanover’s Mosquitoes and Ticks resources and live risk
\nmaps found here:
\nhttp:\/\/atotw.com\/maillist\/lt.php?tid=xsX07cSU+GGsi+BuJbXfgKMvHKhcUJEIg\/lyvkh2065oqLt7nDP4RqoN783ZLADJ
\nto learn about mosquitoes and ticks and how to protect yourself from
\nillness and disease.
\nAdditional information, including all WNV and EEE positive results, may be
\nfound on Mass.gov, by calling the Hanover Health Office at 781-826-5000,
\n1077, or by emailing health@hanover-ma.gov.<\/p>\n
For “Around Town on the Web”,
\nCathy H-B<\/p>\n
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Dear fellow Hanoverians: I have fielded a couple of questions at work regarding mosquito-borne diseases and the related risk in Hanover. The good news is that the risk for West Nile Virus (WNV) is currently “low”, and the risk for … Continue reading