Notice of Aerial Application to Control Mosquito Larvae on Salt Marshes and Upland Habitat

LEGAL NOTICE

AERIAL APPLICATION TO CONTROL MOSQUITO LARVAE ON COASTAL SALT MARSHES AND UPLAND HABITAT

The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District will conduct helicopter applications of the biological larvicide, VectoBac12AS (EPA reg. 73049-38) to control mosquito larvae over salt marshes in Salisbury, Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley, and Ipswich, and any other new subscribing community if requested. Applications will be conducted as necessary during daylight hours from April 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022.

The material to be applied, is a natural bacterium found in soil and water. VectoBac12ASis a very selective larvicide targeting mosquito larvae, with little or no effect on humans, pets, wildlife, pollinators, and other beneficial insects. The VectoBac12AS will be applied by helicopter flying low and directly over the salt marsh and or upland habitat. Residents do not need to take any special precautions due to the safety of VectoBac12AS and because the application will occur directly over wetlands.

For further information contact Barry Noone, District Director of the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District at (978) 352-2800