Is the spraying dangerous to me and my family?

The product used for mosquito spraying has a very low toxicity to mammals, as well as dogs, cats, birds and other organisms.

The acute toxicity is very low compared to common substances that people are routinely exposed to, such as caffeine and nicotine, and even over-the-counter medications. Read more about Mammalian Toxicity of Pesticides & Common Substances.

Chronic toxicity should not be a concern due to the fact that this program is very targeted and limited — exposure cannot occur repeatedly due to our spraying policies.

If for any reason you desire to have your property excluded, please contact the CMMCP Office at (508) 393-3055.

Read more about about CMMCP's Pesticide Information. All products used by CMMCP are registered for use by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Our mosquito control techniques are endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). 

Read Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Frequently Asked Questions about Spraying & Mosquito Control.