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Aerial Spray Updates
Aerial spraying has been COMPLETED in all affected cities and towns.
Spraying in these six cities and towns will take place between 8pm and 3am. During these hours, residents in these communities should close their windows, turn off window fans, shut off air conditioners unless they have a "re-circulate indoor air" feature, and keep pets indoors. If skin or clothes are exposed to pesticide, wash with soap and warm water. Wash any homegrown fruits and vegetables if they've been exposed to pesticide.
Spraying each night will take place between 8pm and 3am. During these hours, residents in cities and towns scheduled to be sprayed should close their windows, turn off window fans, shut off air conditioners unless they have a "re-circulate indoor air" feature, and keep pets indoors. If skin or clothes are exposed to pesticide, wash with soap and warm water. Wash any homegrown fruits and vegetables if they've been exposed to pesticide.
If you think that you are experiencing any health effects from pesticides, call your doctor or the Massachusetts Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222. The MDPH, Bureau of Environmental Health Assessment may also be consulted by calling (617) 624-5757.
More info from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: www.mass.gov/agr/mosquito
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Homeowners can ask to exclude their property from public area-wide pesticide applications under the Department of Agricultural Resources’ regulation, 333 CMR 13.03, titled Pesticide Board, Exclusions for Application. To request the exclusion, residents should send a certified letter to their town or city clerk by March 1st of each year.
After March 1st, Mosquito Control Projects will still try to accommodate requests. Specific questions regarding the regulation can be answered by calling the local health department, the city or town clerk, or the appropriate Regional Mosquito Control Project. The Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Bureau can also be reached by calling 617-626-1700.
Registration Form For Exclusion From Mosquito Adulticide Operations: http://www.mass.gov/agr/mosquito/reg-organic-farms.htm
Letter to Certified Organic Farms: Download (PDF)
MDAR Pesticide Regulations:
333 CMR 2.00 (PDF) - General Description
333 CMR 3.00 (PDF) - Rules for the conduct of business by the Pesticide Board and the SubCommittee
333 CMR 4.00 (PDF) - Advisory Councils to the Pesticide Board
333 CMR 5.00 (PDF) - Repealed
333 CMR 6.00 (PDF) - Repealed
333 CMR 7.00 (PDF) - State Experimental Use Permits
333 CMR 8.00 (PDF) - Registration of Pesticide Products
333 CMR 9.00 (PDF) - Licensing of Pesticide Dealers
333 CMR 10.00 (PDF) - Standards, Requirements and Procedures for the Certification and Licensing of Pesticide Applicators
333 CMR 11.00 (PDF) - Standards for the Implementation of Integrated Pest Management Techniques and Rights of Way Maintenance Plans.
333 CMR 12.00 (PDF) - Prevention of Non-point Source Contamination of Drinking Water Supplies.
333 CMR 13.00 (PDF) - Standards, Requirements and Procedures for the Application of Pesticides
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