MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MOSQUITO SPRAYING TO TAKE PLACE
NEXT WEEK IN THREE AREAS

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, August 1, weather permitting:

· The Whittier Development
· Rock Creek Estates
· Rosedale area

Residents with health concerns should contact Tom Lupp, at 301-662-2074.

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.