This was originally scheduled for Wednesday night but was postponed due to technical difficulties.
Cumberland County will be conducting an Adult Mosquito Control Spray from dusk to 11 p.m. Thursday in portions of Carlisle, Mechanicsburg Boroughs, North Middleton, Monroe, Silver Spring Townships, due to additional West Nile Virus positive mosquito samples in these areas.To date, there have been 31 positive WNV samples identified for the summer season, according to a press release. There were 41 positive samples last year at this time.
In 2023, positive WNV mosquito samples were found in the following municipalities: Camp Hill, Carlisle, Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg, New Cumberland, and Shiremanstown Boroughs, East Pennsboro, Hampden, North Middleton, Monroe, Shippensburg, Silver Spring, Upper Allen Townships.Cumberland County’s Vector Control will continue to monitor mosquito populations and treat these areas with alternative methods and spraying as needed.
Mosquitos are infected with WNV when feeding on infected birds. They transmit the disease to other birds, animals, and humans. The county’s WNV program utilizes an Integrated Pest Management Plan which controls mosquitoes, while limiting health risks and protecting the environment. Vector Control continues to collect, monitor, and treat water habitats.
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