MILLBURY – The Millbury Board of Health announced that spraying for mosquitos will take place on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 27.
No mosquito samples collected in Millbury have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The state has designated Millbury at moderate risk.
See the streets where spraying is recommended and a map of the proposed spray area at the bottom of this page.
Precautions to Take and Additional Information
Residents in the areas planned for spraying should take the following precautions.
- Close street-facing windows and turn off any “outside air” settings on air conditioners.
- Keep pets inside between sunset and midnight, and do not let children play near or behind truck-mounted applicators when they are in use.
- Remain inside during the application and for 15-20 minutes afterwards.
- Wash off any vegetables from home gardens after spraying and before consuming them.
To avoid mosquito bites and the diseases they can transmit, residents are encouraged to practice the 5 Ds:
- DRESS in long sleeves and pants when possible. Cover up during periods of mosquito activity.
- DEET is an effective insect repellent. Always follow the label instructions.
- DAWN & DUSK are mosquitoes’ most active periods.
- DRAIN water from containers weekly. Avoid standing water, such as rain collecting in open bins, buckets, or toys.
Spray Area in Millbury
The following streets are proposed for spraying.
- Apple Tree Drive
- Backstrad Road
- Bayberry Lane
- Carleton Road
- Davis Road
- Dolan Road
- Fjellman Road
- Federal Hill Road
- Gilbert Way
- Jacques Parkway
- Leblanc Drive
- Peach Tree Drive
- Peggy Drive
- Ramshorn Road
- South Oxford Road
- Stone Road
- Sunset Drive
- Wedgewood Lane
- West Main Stree
