MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MOSQUITO SPRAYING TO TAKE PLACE
NEXT WEEK IN FOUR COMMUNITIES

Frederick, Md. --- The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) informed the City of Frederick that the following areas would be sprayed for mosquitoes, from 7:30 p.m. – 12 a.m., on Monday, July 18, weather permitting:

• The Whittier Development
• The Waterford Area
• Rock Creek Estates

• Taskers Chance

Residents are urged to monitor any standing water in their yards and gardens. Standing water serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Residents are also encouraged to take the following steps to help minimize the mosquito population:

• Clean rain gutters to allow water to flow freely.
• Cover rain barrels with netting.
• Remove old tires or drill holes in the tires used as playground equipment.
• Turn over wheelbarrows, wagons and carts when not in use.
• Turn garbage can lids upside down and make sure trash receptacles don’t contain water.
• Fix dripping faucets.
• Remove water and cover ornamental pools and water gardens that are not stocked with fish using a circulating filter system.
• Avoid unnecessary outdoor activities at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
• Wear light clothing, long pants, long-sleeved shirts and hat when outdoors.
• Use mosquito repellants according to instructions.

For additional information please T om Lupp, 301-662-2074.