updated 9-Sept-10
WNV and/or EEE have been confirmed in 5 CMMCP
member towns and one non-member town (Bolton)
to date.
Click the links below for a narrative and maps of the
spray areas. Please call (508) 393-3055 for additional information.
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BERLIN (WNV) – Aug. 4 & 9, 2010
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AUBURN (WNV) – Aug. 17 & Sept. 7, 2010
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CHELMSFORD (WNV) – Aug. 18, 2010
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LANCASTER (EEE) – Aug 19 & 26, 2010
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BOLTON (EEE) – Aug. 30, 2010
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NATICK (WNV) – Sept. 2 & 10, 2010
Please note: there has been
other virus activity in our area in non-member cities and towns. Warren had a
horse die of EEE, Worcester has WNV in mosquitoes, and Bolton
has both WNV and EEE in mosquitoes.
FROM THE MDPH WEBSITE:
Positive mosquito results from 2010 can
be found on the Arbovirus Surveillance Information web page at westnile.ashtonweb.com.
People have an important role to play
in protecting themselves and their loved ones from illnesses caused by
mosquitoes.
Avoid
Mosquito Bites
·
Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours. The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting
times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that
occur during evening or early morning.
·
Clothing Can Help Reduce Mosquito Bites. Wearing long-sleeves, long pants and
socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.
·
Apply Insect Repellent when Outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET (N,
N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), oil of lemon
eucalyptus [p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)] or IR3535 according to the
instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be used on
infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30%
or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on
children under three years of age.
Mosquito-Proof
Your Home
·
Drain Standing Water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the
number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by either draining
or discarding items that hold water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty any
unused flowerpots and wading pools, and change water in birdbaths frequently.
·
Install or Repair Screens. Keep mosquitoes outside by having
tightly-fitting screens on all of your windows and doors.
More information is available on the
DPH website: www.mass.gov/dph/wnv. Information
about West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis is also available by
calling the Epidemiology Program at 617-983-6800.
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