(Credit: County of Bucks DOH)
In East Rockhill Township, Perkasie Borough, Quakertown Borough, Richland Township, and Sellersville Borough, the Bucks County Department of Health (BCDH) West Nile Virus Mosquito Control Program will conduct an ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation Thursday to reduce high populations of nuisance mosquitoes and mosquitoes capable of transmitting West Nile Virus.
The treatment will be administered via truck-mounted equipment, spraying mosquito habitats in residential and park locations. Trucks used in the spray are identified with Bucks County seal logos located on the doors. The equipment dispenses Duet at a rate of 0.75 ounces per acre. This product is designed to provide quick, effective control of adult mosquito populations. These application materials have a very low toxicity profile to mammals and will have negligible impact to non-target insects and the environment.
Treatments will occur in East Rockhill Township areas bound by Hillendale Road, Blooming Glen Drive, and Branch Road.
Treatments will occur in Perkasie Borough areas bound by Dorchester Lane, Branch Road, and West Callowhill Street. In addition, areas within Lenape Park will be treated.
Treatments will occur in Quakertown Borough areas including Main Street Park, Quakertown Memorial Park, and Quakertown Sports Complex.
Treatments will occur in Richland Township areas bound by Heller Road, East Mill Street, and Walnut Bank Farm Road.
Treatments will occur in Sellersville Borough areas bound by Maple Avenue, North Branch Street, and West Park Avenue. In addition, areas within Lenape Park will be treated.
Certain mosquito species carry the West Nile virus, which can cause humans to contract West Nile encephalitis, an infection that can result in an inflammation of the brain. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, all residents in areas where virus activity has been identified are at risk of contracting West Nile encephalitis.
Weather conditions and other unexpected events could delay or cancel this spray operation. If conditions do not allow application on July 24, subsequently Friday evening, July 25, will serve as the back-up spray date.
