Areas of Somerset Co. to be sprayed for mosquitoes next week

SOMERSET CO., Md. – Several areas in Somerset County will soon be treated by an aircraft to reduce the adult mosquito population.

Starting during the evening hours of June 9th, the areas and communities of Champ, Chance, Dames Quarter, Deal Island, Oriole, St. Stephens, and Wenona will be treated. Treatment is weather permitting.

Officials say it is not necessary for people, pets, or livestock to leave the area to be treated. The insecticide is Trumpet, a formulation containing naled and applied at less than 1.0 fluid ounce per acre.