According to a report by Eric Kiefer for Patch, parts of Cherry Hill were scheduled for overnight mosquito spraying after county health officials found mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in the area. The treatment was planned by the Camden County Mosquito Commission and was set to take place late at night into the early morning, weather permitting.
The spray route covered specific blocks in Cherry Hill identified by officials, with the application intended to reduce the adult mosquito population and help prevent the spread of mosquito-borne illness. Residents in the affected area were advised that the spraying would occur from trucks using an ultra-low-volume treatment. County officials said the insecticide used is approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is applied at very low concentrations.
Health officials also encouraged residents to take common-sense precautions to limit mosquito breeding and avoid bites. These steps include removing standing water from containers around homes, keeping gutters clean, and using insect repellent when spending time outdoors. Officials noted that mosquitoes can breed in even small amounts of water, making routine property maintenance an important part of prevention.
The notice was part of Patch AM coverage for Cherry Hill, which also highlighted other local updates in the community. The mosquito spraying announcement focused on public health and awareness following the detection of West Nile virus in local mosquito samples.
Source: Eric Kiefer, Patch
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