The New Bedford Health Department is partnering with the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project and the Mass. Department of Public Health on the annual mosquito monitoring program, which includes weekly ground spraying starting June 11, weather permitting. Spraying will target parks and other locations that host large public events. Every Thursday through September between 2 a.m. and sunrise, ground sprayings will take place around Buttonwood Park, Brooklawn Park, Fort Taber, Hazelwood Park, Riverside Park, Clasky Common Park, and Ashley Park, as well as Wing’s Court, Custom House Square, and other areas Downtown.
Residents near targeted areas may want to close their windows in the evenings prior to sprayings. In the event of inclement weather the spraying will be moved to early Friday morning.
Residents may request ground spraying for their property by calling 508-823-5253 or faxing 508-828-1868 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., or by emailing RequestBristolMCP@mass.gov.
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