The second round of aerial mosquito spraying in Rochester continues tonight starting at 8:15 pm. Pesticides will be sprayed over the area until 2:00 am Sunday morning.
The spray was prompted after several EEE-positive mosquitoes were found in the region.
Rochester is one of 21 communities in southeastern Massachusetts that is participating in the aerial spray. The other towns include Acushnet, Berkley, Bridgewater, Carver, Dighton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Freetown, Halifax, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Middleboro, Norton, Pembroke, Plympton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Taunton and West Bridgewater.
Residents of all of the listed communities and anyone living within 1500 feet of the borders of these towns are encouraged to stay inside and close all windows and doors during the spraying. Residents should also turn off window fans and keep pets inside.
If the spray makes contact with clothes, wash them. If the spray makes contact with eyes, immediately rinse them out with eye drops and contact a physician.
The Department of Public Health encourages anyone going outside to wear repellent and to cover exposed skin in order to prevent mosquito bites.
For the latest information on the mosquito spraying, visit www.mass.gov/dph or call 211.