The Maryland Department of Agriculture will be conducting unscheduled truck-based mosquito spraying the evening of Thursday, August 12 after 7:30pm due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases.
Streets in Mount Rainier that will be sprayed include:
- 36th & 37th between Shepherd and Bunker Hill Rd.
- 35th between Shepherd and Rhode Island Ave.
- 37th and Wells between Rhode Island Ave. and Perry St.
- Shepherd between 35th & 37th going toward Brentwood
Spraying will also take place on the Brentwood side of 34th Street from Allison to Bunker Hill Rd.
The map below displays spraying routes marked in red:
Click here to view a PDF of the full map of spray routes.
Out of an abundance of caution, avoid outdoor activities and bring pets indoors if you are within the affected areas.
Mosquito Control personnel will use a permethrin-based solution that the EPA has approved for use in public health mosquito control programs without posing unreasonable risks to human health.
In the case of inclement weather, spraying will be rescheduled for the next available evening. For more information, visit https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/mosquito_control.aspx
Please note: The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, has the authority to determine what areas are chosen for mosquito control activities. The Department of Agriculture can temporarily suspend the City of Mount Rainier's exemption to implement mosquito spraying.