PUBLIC NOTICE September 9, 2019

ULV TRUCK ADULTICIDE APPLICATION TO CONTROL MOSQUITOES
mosquito spraying

The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District is conducting a ULV application of the adulticide, Zenivex E4-RTU to control adult mosquitoes in Newbury, West Newbury and Groveland, MA in the evening between the hours of 7:15pm and 9:00pm on Monday September 9, 2019. In case of inclement weather, then Tuesday September 10, 2019 would be the alternate date.

The adulticide target areas in Newbury, West Newbury and Groveland are as follows: All streets inside the block area target of:  South St. and Indian Hill St.- west to Middle St. -south to Seven Star Rd., Byfield Rd., Thurlow St. and Jewett St. and then east to the I-95 corridor then north to South St.

The material to be applied Zenivex E4-RTU (EPA Reg# 2724-807). Active Ingredient: Etofenprox (CAS #80844-07-1) 4%. Zenivex E4 RTU mosquito adulticide is a high efficacy, reduced-risk adulticide that provides quick, permanent knockdown and reliable control of adult mosquito populations in any mosquito habitat flying at the time of application. This product contains no synergist, therefore no Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO). The Safety Data Sheet and Product Label can be viewed @ https://www.nemassmosquito.org/public-education/pages/adulticide

The vehicle is a mid-sized white truck, will be marked with the NEMMC seal and will be driving slowly through the above designated areas with lights activated. Residents and pets should remain indoors while the vehicle is operating in these designated areas. Air conditioners can remain ON. Please close doors and windows street side, can reopen within ½ hour after truck passes.

For further information contact the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District at 978-352-2800.