Marlborough Schedules Mosquito Spraying After 2 West Nile-Positive Samples
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Updated · Patch · Aug 19
Marlborough Schedules Mosquito Spraying After 2 West Nile-Positive Samples
3 articles · Updated · Patch · Aug 19
Summary
Wednesday night spraying will begin after 8:30 p.m. in part of Marlborough after two mosquito samples collected this season tested positive for West Nile virus.
Marlborough's risk level remains moderate, and officials said no human West Nile cases have been reported.
The treatment area includes streets such as Emer Road, Heath Street, Hemenway Street and Wilson Street, with residents able to request pesticide exclusions for homes.
Residents in the zone were told to stay indoors during spraying and for 15 to 20 minutes afterward, close street-facing windows, keep pets inside if possible and wash garden vegetables before eating.
Health officials said West Nile virus usually spreads through infected mosquito bites and urged people to avoid dawn and dusk exposure, use repellent and remove standing water.