14 August, 2019
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed in mammal-biting mosquitoes in Hopkinton, Westborough and Southborough. With the forecast including a reduction in humidity and warm overnight temperatures, there is a high risk for human contact with mammal-biting mosquitoes. Consequently, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is proposing to increase the risk rating for the region on Thursday and is advising the residents within the region to utilize insect repellent, wear protective clothing and reduce our time out of doors in the evening and overnight hours. The Hopkinton Health Department has authorized the Central MA Mosquito Control Project to treat the Hopkinton neighborhoods where infected mosquitoes were identified (pending release from MADPH). Spraying will begin Thursday 8/15/19 and Friday 8/16/19, weather permitting.
The Health Department will provide regular future updates on this matter.
For more information, or to opt out or spraying, residents can call the Central Mosquito Control Program at 508-393-3055.
