{"id":30030,"date":"2026-09-14T15:29:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T19:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=30030"},"modified":"2026-09-14T15:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T19:35:10","slug":"public-notice-unscheduled-mosquito-control-activity-in-baltimore-county-planned-for-september-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2026\/09\/14\/public-notice-unscheduled-mosquito-control-activity-in-baltimore-county-planned-for-september-15\/","title":{"rendered":"PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Baltimore County Planned for September 15"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 14, 2026) <\/strong>\u2013 The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Baltimore County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) truck-based spraying to control adult mosquitoes is planned for the evening of <strong>Tuesday, September 15, 2026 in Hopkins Landing<\/strong> and the following adjacent areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Commodore Drive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Punte Lane<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Seamaster Road.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Walkern Road<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Back River Neck Road<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Glen Martin Lagoon Road<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Chesapeake Park Place<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Spraying will occur after 7:30 p.m. ET. In the event of inclement weather, spraying will be rescheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2026. Any existing spray exemptions in the area will be temporarily suspended.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">MDA Mosquito Control Program personnel will use a permethrin-based solution that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency <a href=\"https:\/\/u46067669.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=u001.8mqS6WVTTT36ZOXco-2Bt3sAPvSwUBrVOsXpQix7Vn4y-2Fy9UhVp1sX6nckSpZqYH-2Bs-2BeqEOwuND-2FCyilWypNmciLwAzrsfeikdRus2kpAbalt9GzvnAgeL8UCETO5rmVpde33kGXJQb56CZFi8QpFHgjvtA24WBHn4akrsQ93XlYFF6MtBGEH7wb5bXv9pOZEXyJBs_mVJXQLdqFV3G9MCOaLkNNzFOe2MRED-2FBI1nTIbKuRXiWNNXPGsRoJemvMpXRf9-2BPmCjkPtP9JYQeKdo5ZLPle4VsvH3rLlN5W5iZgE4RqImBrzZj0m9SmCMmnUvgHLT3YIVEQvJSei-2BMvGJPgMpM2YV8KsqogD-2Bgw9DrmwlywYqxBzpMkQaCpHwAK2nggw5cOThH2O4Qjjz2IMPZStL5qSilZAQB4Se0wNnhOv9VGjJAgP-2FS8XFGzierpV0eTkacw1cJgmLm-2F-2Buw2uHkGrx1XYx8V-2Bqp1dWdB381lZohi1hNnEEPcMVc0StJGpbap6-2BqBtu5Cqdv-2Fn3bGQoUq8p1e4Vav8O1ewmsJCvTm0FWSdY-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u46067669.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3Du001.8mqS6WVTTT36ZOXco-2Bt3sAPvSwUBrVOsXpQix7Vn4y-2Fy9UhVp1sX6nckSpZqYH-2Bs-2BeqEOwuND-2FCyilWypNmciLwAzrsfeikdRus2kpAbalt9GzvnAgeL8UCETO5rmVpde33kGXJQb56CZFi8QpFHgjvtA24WBHn4akrsQ93XlYFF6MtBGEH7wb5bXv9pOZEXyJBs_mVJXQLdqFV3G9MCOaLkNNzFOe2MRED-2FBI1nTIbKuRXiWNNXPGsRoJemvMpXRf9-2BPmCjkPtP9JYQeKdo5ZLPle4VsvH3rLlN5W5iZgE4RqImBrzZj0m9SmCMmnUvgHLT3YIVEQvJSei-2BMvGJPgMpM2YV8KsqogD-2Bgw9DrmwlywYqxBzpMkQaCpHwAK2nggw5cOThH2O4Qjjz2IMPZStL5qSilZAQB4Se0wNnhOv9VGjJAgP-2FS8XFGzierpV0eTkacw1cJgmLm-2F-2Buw2uHkGrx1XYx8V-2Bqp1dWdB381lZohi1hNnEEPcMVc0StJGpbap6-2BqBtu5Cqdv-2Fn3bGQoUq8p1e4Vav8O1ewmsJCvTm0FWSdY-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789500060827000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2NNJ-m1ipeo0SMWtZSY_NX\">has approved<\/a> for use in public health mosquito control programs without posing unreasonable risks to human health. However, out of an abundance of caution, MDA recommends avoiding outdoor activities during spraying.<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">While not all mosquitoes carry diseases, MDA suggests that residents take precautions to minimize their exposure to mosquito bites. These measures include:<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Wear long, loose fitting, light colored clothing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Wear insect repellents according to product labels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Avoid mosquito infested areas during prime periods of activity (between dusk and dawn).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Install, inspect, and repair window and door screens in homes and stables.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Regularly clean bird baths and bowls for pet food and water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Remove or empty all water-holding containers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Routine spray program schedules are available by county on the program&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/u46067669.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=u001.8mqS6WVTTT36ZOXco-2Bt3sCwWpq4xOI2O6hPDJPiX9jeHYYokUKmJdkoJynIjP3yQO11wXqDGmkx8L04YZAQPdDykZYJ9x-2B73yeqw1yzr-2BFY-3Dw9Ux_mVJXQLdqFV3G9MCOaLkNNzFOe2MRED-2FBI1nTIbKuRXiWNNXPGsRoJemvMpXRf9-2BPmCjkPtP9JYQeKdo5ZLPle4VsvH3rLlN5W5iZgE4RqImBrzZj0m9SmCMmnUvgHLT3YIVEQvJSei-2BMvGJPgMpM2YV8KsqogD-2Bgw9DrmwlywYqxBzpMkQaCpHwAK2nggw5cPb2flM9zGzIVsqGt1qvv-2BNG1B1E321ysU3Rr4nxcdtmnNd-2F-2Fq7fDiYcc5nIYTa8N71SBgY2zyZmLj6IULl025ZzfEwHKYptDSjUlO6LsVBvcmJQMhKhdp-2Fwpt-2F3TCThOZCmWoePMaqGz2QxORtMUixQ2Clawgie1xSzfMM-2BRbUQ-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u46067669.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3Du001.8mqS6WVTTT36ZOXco-2Bt3sCwWpq4xOI2O6hPDJPiX9jeHYYokUKmJdkoJynIjP3yQO11wXqDGmkx8L04YZAQPdDykZYJ9x-2B73yeqw1yzr-2BFY-3Dw9Ux_mVJXQLdqFV3G9MCOaLkNNzFOe2MRED-2FBI1nTIbKuRXiWNNXPGsRoJemvMpXRf9-2BPmCjkPtP9JYQeKdo5ZLPle4VsvH3rLlN5W5iZgE4RqImBrzZj0m9SmCMmnUvgHLT3YIVEQvJSei-2BMvGJPgMpM2YV8KsqogD-2Bgw9DrmwlywYqxBzpMkQaCpHwAK2nggw5cPb2flM9zGzIVsqGt1qvv-2BNG1B1E321ysU3Rr4nxcdtmnNd-2F-2Fq7fDiYcc5nIYTa8N71SBgY2zyZmLj6IULl025ZzfEwHKYptDSjUlO6LsVBvcmJQMhKhdp-2Fwpt-2F3TCThOZCmWoePMaqGz2QxORtMUixQ2Clawgie1xSzfMM-2BRbUQ-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789500060827000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2SQxJEM0398ahFOFcZHR87\">website<\/a>. Please contact MDA\u2019s Mosquito Control Program with any questions or concerns at <a href=\"tel:(410)%20841-5870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(410) 841-5870<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center\"># # #<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 14, 2026) \u2013 The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Baltimore County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases. Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) truck-based spraying to control adult mosquitoes is planned for the evening of Tuesday,<a href=\"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2026\/09\/14\/public-notice-unscheduled-mosquito-control-activity-in-baltimore-county-planned-for-september-15\/\">&nbsp;&nbsp;Read the Rest&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":283,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[403,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mda-newsroom","category-press-release"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/283"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30030"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30030\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30034,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30030\/revisions\/30034"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}