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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF NEWTON
Mosquito Control
The Mosquito Control program begins April 14, 2008 in the Town of Newton. Crews will be checking swamps, woodland pools, ditches, storm drains and other shallow, stagnant water for mosquito larvae. When mosquitoes are found, the following insecticides may be used: VectoBac (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis), Altosid (methoprene), Agnique MMF (poly-isooctadecyl-hydroxyl), Mosquito Larvicide GB-1111 (aliphatic petroleum hydrocarbons), Bonide Mosquito Larvicide (mineral oil) or BVA 2 Mosquito Larvicide Oil (highly refined petroleum distillate).
If Eastern Equine Encephalitis or West Nile Virus is found in or near Newton, then emergency spraying using Anvil 10+10 (sumithrin), Permanone 10 EC (permethrin), Flit 10 EC (permethrin), Cross Check Plus (bifenthrin), Suspend SC (deltamethrin) or Wisdom TC (bifenthrin) may be done at the Elementary School, the Middle School, Greenie Park, Packer Meadows Senior Housing, Willow Grove Trailer Park and the Highland Cemetery. Emergency road spraying may also be utilized. If needed, this course of action would occur from July into October. It is not possible to predict if emergency spraying will be necessary. The spray schedule is based upon mosquito surveillance data, disease testing results and weather conditions. Further communication will be given if emergency spraying is going to occur.
Residents who do not want their property treated must contact Dragon Mosquito Control in writing at P.O. Box 46, Stratham, NH 03885. Otherwise, control measures may be done on your property if needed. Residents may call 964-8400 for more information on spray dates, location, materials used, precautions or other concerns.
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