Officials conduct aerial mosquito spraying in Dorchester, Worcester, and Somerset County

Thursday morning you may see some small aircrafts flying a little closer to the ground than normal, but don't worry they're getting rid of mosquitoes. 

It's part of an annual routine by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. They will be doing their aerial mosquito spray in freshwater flooded woodland areas in Worcester County, Dorchester and Somerset.

We're told it's the perfect time to kill the three of four specific species that are emerging this time of year because they are in their young aquatic stage. 

We're told it's necessary to spray them because they feed on humans and pets. And if you happen to live near the spray zone, you should be fine. 

Daniel Schamberger, the Eastern Shore Administrator says, "So our pilot will be able to turn the spray system on and off very quickly and we also have specific spray areas that he will be able to fly over so if there are homes adjacent to these woodlots any drift would pose no risk to the homeowner."

The aerial spray was meant for Wednesday but the high winds stalled the process. The planes should be up and running from 7 a.m. to noon Thursday morning.