A ground spraying for the town of Mattapoisett will take place starting Friday, September 14 after several mosquito pools containing the EEE-virus were detected on Friday. Plymouth Country Mosquito Control will conduct the spraying.
EEE is a rare but serious illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. EEE can effect people of all ages, but those under the age of 15 and above the age of 50 are at the greatest risk for serious illness.
There have been several reports of EEE infected individuals in Massachusetts so far this summer. One of those cases claimed the life of a Worcester County resident. Additionally, West Nile Virus continues to be a problem statewide.
The town of Mattapoisett is urging residents to curtail outdoor evening activities until the first frost of the season, which will kill off the majority of mosquitoes. The first frost of the season usually comes in late October.
For more information about EEE, visit www.mass.gov/dph/wnv.
