Mosquito Spraying Planned For Monday Night In Fairmount Heights

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — The Maryland Department of Agriculture will spray for adult mosquitoes Monday after 7:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, spraying will be rescheduled for the next available evening.

The area to be sprayed will be in a three-fourths of a mile radius near the intersection of 57th Place and Kolb Street in Fairmount Heights.

While not all mosquitoes carry diseases, MDA suggests that residents take precautions to minimize their exposure to mosquito bites. These measures include:

• Wear long, loose fitting, light colored clothing
• Wear insect repellents according to product labels
• Avoid mosquito infested areas during prime periods of activity (between dusk and dawn)
• Install, inspect, and repair window and door screens in homes and stables
• Regularly clean bird baths and bowls for pet food and water
• Remove or empty all water-holding containers