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Mosquito Barrier Treatments Requested By Merrimac Board Of Health

Mosquito Barrier Treatments Requested by Merrimac Board of Health

Protecting Merrimac from Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

The Merrimac Board of Health has requested that the town apply mosquito barrier treatments to help protect residents from mosquito-borne illnesses, such as West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).

Why Mosquito Barrier Treatments are Needed

  • Mosquitoes can transmit serious diseases to humans and animals.
  • In 2022, there were 16 cases of EEE in Massachusetts, including 4 fatalities.
  • Mosquito barrier treatments are an effective way to reduce the mosquito population and prevent these diseases.

What Residents Can Do

  • Eliminate standing water around your home, where mosquitoes breed.
  • Wear insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
  • Cover your skin with long sleeves and pants when outdoors.
  • Use mosquito dunks or briquettes in standing water sources.

Town-Wide Mosquito Control Program

The town of Merrimac has a comprehensive mosquito control program that includes:

  • Larviciding: Treating standing water sources with larvicide to kill mosquito larvae.
  • Adulticiding: Using fogging trucks to kill adult mosquitoes.
  • Mosquito surveillance: Monitoring mosquito populations and testing for disease.

Health Effects of Mosquito Bites

Mosquito bites can cause a range of health effects, including:

  • Itching and swelling
  • Fever and chills
  • Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)

More Information

For more information about mosquito barrier treatments and mosquito-borne diseases, please visit the following resources:


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