Methuen Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for August 30th

METHUEN — The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control (NEMMC) and Wetlands Management District will conduct an application to control adult mosquitoes on Tuesday, Aug. 30, between the hours of 8 p.m. and midnight. In the event of inclement weather, the application will be administered Wednesday, Aug. 31.

The areas to be treated include Methuen High School, Timony Grammar School, Tenney Grammar School, Comprehensive Grammar School, Marsh Grammar School, Nicholson Stadium, Morse Park, Veterans Park, Gill Avenue Park, Riverside Park and Sargent Field.

The vehicle used is a mid-sized white pickup truck, marked with the NEMMC seal and will be driving slowly through the above designated areas with yellow lights activated. Residents and pets should remain indoors while the vehicle is operating in these designated areas. Reentry to the designated areas will be permitted the following morning. Air conditioners may remain on.

Please close doors and windows on the street side; they can be reopened within half an hour after the truck passes. Recommendations are specific to ground spraying.

For more information, contact the NEMMC and Wetlands Management District at 978-352-2800.