PUBLIC NOTICE: Aerial Mosquito Spraying in Dorchester County

The following areas of Dorchester County will be treated by aircraft to reduce the adult mosquito population, beginning the evening of August 13, 2026, weather conditions permitting. The aircraft is a twin engine, white plane with red and blue stripes, registration number N903MD. It will fly 300 to 500 feet above the ground during the evening hours.

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

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

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. Approximately 13,342 acres will be treated It is not necessary for people, pets or livestock to leave the area to be treated.