NEWS
COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. TO SPRAY ADULT MOSQUITOES
In Falls Township, Lower Makefield Township, and Morrisville Borough
The Bucks County Department of Health (BCDH) West Nile Virus Mosquito Control
Program will conduct an ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation to reduce
high populations of nuisance mosquitoes and mosquitoes capable of transmitting West
Nile Virus Wednesday August 7th in Lower Makefield Township, Falls Township, and
Morrisville Borough.
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 Falls Township areas bounded by W. Post Rd., East Post Rd.,
S. Pennsylvania Ave., and New Tyburn Rd.
Treatments will occur in Lower Makefield Township areas bounded by Kathy Dr.,
River Rd., Richard Rd., and Manor Ln W. In addition, areas bound by Makefield Rd.,
Sutphin Rd., Yardley Morrisville Rd., W. Ferry Rd., and Big Oak Rd. will be treated.
Treatments will occur in Morrisville Borough areas bounded by W. Philadelphia Ave.,
Riverview Ave., Riverside Ave., S. Pennsylvania Ave., W. Post Rd., E. Post Rd., and
Wright Ave.
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 August 7, 2024 subsequently
Thursday evening, August 8, 2024 will serve as the back-up spray date.
For additional information about adult mosquitoes and West Nile Virus, please go to
www.dep.pa.gov/westnile . The Bucks County Department of Health can be reached at 215-345-3318.
