FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Note: The video was shot in Cumberland County on Aug. 28.
Franklin County officials on Thursday announced that mosquito spraying operations will be conducted in Hamilton Township on Sept. 3.
The spraying operation is an effort to control the adult mosquito population and limit the spread of West Nile Virus, which has been detected in mosquito samples taken from parts of Hamilton Township.
Areas in Hamilton Township that the operations will be conducted in include but are not limited to:
- Edenville Road
- Sollenberger Road
- Echo Springs Road
- Majestic Drive
- Brechbill Road
- Johnson Road
- Lindia Drive
- Hamilton Hills Drive
Roads are listed for residents’ reference; other roads and areas in close proximity may also be sprayed, county officials said.
Weather conditions and other unexpected events could delay or cancel the spray operations. If these operations are canceled, they will be rescheduled for Sept. 4.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Mosquito-Borne Disease Program will be conducting this truck-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation. Franklin County’s Mosquito and Tick Borne Disease Control Specialist will be on site for the application.
The product used will be PermaSease 4-4 applied at a rate of 1.25 ounces 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, officials said. 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, contact Franklin County Mosquito and Tick Borne Disease Control Specialist Jason Goetz at 717-261-3855 or jgoetz@franklincountypa.gov.