Sudbury Mosquito Spraying Starts Ahead Of Summer

SUDBURY, MA — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will use a helicopter to pre-treat wetland areas in Sudbury soon, attempting to reduce mosquito larvae before they hatch this spring.

The control project will use a helicopter to apply the biological larvicide Bti, which contains bacteria that produce toxins that kill the larvae of mosquitos and other flying pests.

"Bti is a natural occurring bacterium found in soil, and is classified by the EPA as relatively non-toxic. Bti is target specific and only affects mosquito larvae and a few closely related aquatic insects in the fly family. Bti breaks down quickly in the environment," the mosquito control project said.

The parts of Sudbury being targeted include: Bruen Road, Crescent Lane, Hayden Circle, Meadowbrook Circle, Minebrook Road, Old Garrison Road, Pantry Brook State Wildlife Management Area, Powers Road, Raymond Road, Virginia Ridge Road, Wake Robin Road and Willis Lake. The helicopter application will take place once sometime between April 16 and April 24, according to the control project.