Aerial Mosquito Spraying Scheduled in Dorchester Co.

DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. – The Maryland Department of Agriculture has scheduled aerial mosquito spraying for parts of Dorchester County, starting Thursday evening.

Beginning the evening of Aug. 13, a twin engine aircraft will begin spraying various areas to reduce adult mosquito populations, weather permitting. The aircraft is described as a white plane with red and blue stripes, registration number N903MD. It will fly 300 to 500 feet above the ground during the evening hours.

Residents of the affected areas are advised that the insecticide to be applied is Trumpet, a formulation containing naled and applied at less than 1.0 fluid ounce per acre. In Dorchester County approximately 13,342 acres will be treated, and it is not necessary for people, pets or livestock to leave the area during spraying.

The following communities and areas in Dorchester County will receive aerial spraying services:

• Church Creek
• Elliott Island
• Madison
• McKeil Point
• Smithville
• Susquehanna
• Taylors Island
• Woolford

This marks the second aerial mosquito spraying in Dorchester County this month.