Mosquito Spraying Planned For Thursday In Specific Areas Around Bowie

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Mosquito spraying will take place Thursday in Bowie after 7:30 p.m.

The areas targeted for spraying are north of U.S. Route 50.

If there's inclement weather, spraying will be rescheduled.

A permethrin-based solution that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved for use in public health mosquito control programs without posing unreasonable risks to human health will be used. However, out of an abundance of caution, MDA recommends avoiding outdoor activities during spraying.

While not all mosquitoes carry diseases, the department suggests that residents take precautions to minimize their exposure to mosquito bites. These measures include:

• Wear long, loose fitting, light colored clothing
• Wear insect repellents according to product labels
• Avoid mosquito infested areas during prime periods of activity (between dusk and dawn)
• Install, inspect and repair window and door screens in homes and stables
• Regularly clean bird baths and bowls for pet food and water
• Remove or empty all water-holding containers