CHAMBERSBURG – Residential and recreational areas in Greene Township and Chambersburg Borough will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset Tuesday, while Guilford Township, will be sprayed on Wednesday, Franklin County officials said.
Areas in Chambersburg Borough include but are not limited to Norland Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Grant Street, Montgomery Avenue, East King Street and Nelson Street.
Areas in Greene Township include but are not limited to Frecon Road, Cornertown Road, Sycamore Grove Road, Creekside Drive, Star Avenue, Mickey Inn Road, Mickey Inn Lane, Minnich Road, McCleary Drive, Monroe Drive, Tyler Drive and Menno Haven Northgate.
Areas in Guilford Township include but are not limited to Ragged Edge Road, North Guilford Hills Community, Main Street, Ritchey Road, Norlo Park, Garman Drive, Falling Spring Road and Carrera Drive.
West Nile Virus has been detected in populations of mosquitoes in these areas. Roads are listed for residents’ reference; other roads and areas in close proximity also may be sprayed, according to a county spokesman.
Weather conditions and other unexpected events could delay or cancel the spray operations. If these operations are canceled, they will be rescheduled for Thursday.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Mosquito-Borne Disease Program will be conducting this truck-mounted ultra-low volume mosquito control operation. Franklin County’s mosquito- and tick-borne disease control specialist, Jason Geotz, will be on site for the application. The product used will be PermaSease 4-4 applied at a rate of 1.25 oz per acre. This product is designed to provide quick knockdown and effective control of adult mosquitoes. The spray dissipates after 15 minutes and is conducted after sunset to avoid contact with non-target species such as bees.
Franklin County residents should protect themselves from mosquito bites by wearing or implementing some form of repellent, including wearing long sleeves and pants when outside. Additionally, residents and homeowners should be vigilant of standing water, including artificial containers holding water such as buckets, clogged gutters, tarps or old tires. Something as small as a soda bottle cap filled with water can breed mosquitoes.
For more information, people may contact Goetz at 717-261-3855 or [email protected].
