More aerial mosquito-spraying tonight

We were buzzed a few times by planes yesterday (Thursday) evening, as the Vermont Department of Health began its aerial spraying of mosquitoes in the Whiting-Brandon area. However, the spraying program could not be completed because of unfavorable weather conditions, including lightning and poor visibility. The Health Department plans to complete the spraying tonight (Friday), according to a press release on its website.

The Brandon block shown on the aerial spraying map (below) will be sprayed in its entirety. The Whiting block along Stickney Road and south will also be sprayed. The spraying will take place between 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Residents should take a few precautions against exposure to the Anvil insecticide that is being used. Stay indoors with windows and doors closed and air conditioners off during the spraying period and for at least a half hour afterward. Bring in laundry, toys, pet food and drinking bowls, and consider picking ripe fruits and vegetables before the spraying starts.

Two area residents were recently diagnosed with a mosquito-borne illness known as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Both were hospitalized. One of the patients died five days after his diagnosis. The Department of Health recently discovered EEE and West Nile virus in mosquito pools in Whiting.

Other blog posts on this topic:

• Mosquito spraying tonight (collection of Health Department documents) (Sept. 6)
• Dick Breen, 87, educator, of Brandon (Sept. 5)
• Aerial mosquito spraying map released (Sept. 5)
• One dead of EEE, mosquito spraying to begin (Sept. 5)
• Mosquito-spraying discussion in Brandon (Sept. 3)
• Two area residents hospitalized with EEE (Sept. 2)
• West Nile virus found locally (Aug. 25)