DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md.-The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced that Dorchester County will be treated by an aircraft to reduce the adult mosquito population.
The agency says the spray will begin Tuesday night, weather permitting. The aircraft is a twin engine, white plane with red and blue stripes, registration number N903MD. The Department says the aircraft will fly 300 to 500 feet above the ground during the evening hours.
The following areas will receive aerial spraying services:
- Andrews
- Bishops Head
- Crapo
- Crocheron
- Lakesville
- Robbins
- Toddville
- Wesley
- Wingate
The Department says about 13,000 acres will be treated. It is not necessary for people, pets, or livestock to leave the area being treated.