PUBLIC NOTICE: Mosquito Spraying to Reduce Risk of West Nile Virus in Severna Park (Anne Arundel County) Scheduled for Week of Sept. 26

ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 22, 2011) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture will expand mosquito control services in the Severna Park area of Anne Arundel County due to West Nile virus activity found in the area. Spraying will be done by truck over two different days.

Areas to be sprayed include the following:

• Arden on the Severn and Herald Harbor communities, which are south of the Severn River, will be sprayed on Monday, Sept. 26, and again on Monday, Oct. 3, weather permitting. For a map of the spray area.
• Areas north of the river, along Benfield Road between Governor Stone Blvd. and Ritchie Highway, will be sprayed on Thursday, Sept. 29, and again on Thursday, Oct. 6, weather permitting. For a map of the spray area.

Spraying will begin after 8:00 p.m. and is expected to last until the early morning hours. People should avoid outdoors activities on spray nights.

For more information, visit the MDA website: http://www.mda.state.md.us/plants-pests/mosquito_control/index.php or call MDA’s Mosquito Control Program at 410-841-5870.

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