Chelmsford Aerial Mosquito Larviciding On April 20

Chelmsford MA

15 April, 2022

8:30 PM

Description

Press release from the Town of Chelmsford: April 15, 2022 The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project will be conducting its annual aerial larviciding program in Chelmsford on Wednesday April 20th. Pellets are distributed in wetland and ponding areas by helicopter. This aerial application has taken place in Chelmsford for the past 17 years. The application is designed to reduce mosquito emergence in May and June. The product that is used is Bti, a natural bacteria that is certified organic and is non-toxic to humans, pets, and other wildlife. Maps and other information are on the Central Mass Mosquito Control website, (www.cmmcp.org) under "Seasonal Updates" as well as on the town website (www.townofchelmsford.us) See below for the map of Chelmsford areas being sprayed. This press release was produced by the Town of Chelmsford. The views expressed here are the author's own.