Mosquito season in Massachusetts typically spans from late spring to early fall. Mosquito season is roughly from April to October. However, the exact duration can vary depending on factors such as temperature, precipitation, and local mosquito species. Peak mosquito activity in Massachusetts is July and August. Optimal breeding conditions are in these warmer months.
Why stop spraying for mosquitoes in the fall months? The rationale behind ending mosquito spraying in Worcester during this period is largely based on the natural life cycle of mosquitoes. As temperatures begin to drop in late summer and early fall, mosquito activity dwindles. Mosquitoes become less active and are less likely to pose a nuisance or disease transmission risk. By late September or mid October, the mosquito population is usually on the decline in Worcester.
Keeping ourselves safe and healthy during travel, either in the U.S. or abroad, is more important than ever. If you gave the gift of a post-holiday getaway, or received one, there are steps you can take to ensure wellness. In the age of COVID, more and more travelers are not only planning for wellness during their travels, but leading up to them too. One of the things that the worldwide pandemic has shown us, is that we could all use a healthier lifestyle. One great way to plan for healthy travels is to be healthy to begin with. Adopting a healthier lifestyle means maintaining a good diet, but a balanced diet isn’t the be all and end all to health and wellness.
For the last few years, scientists have been trying to come up with new ways to eliminate dangerous, disease-carrying mosquitoes. Genetically modified mosquitoes have been released in some areas, because mosquitoes are developing a natural resistance to some repellents and insecticides. Enter the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent approval of nootkatone, a brand new mosquito repellent and destroyer. The EPA-registered seal of approval means that the new ingredient has been deemed safe for humans and pets, and can now be used to formulate insecticides and repellents. Nootkatone is gaining recognition for its effectiveness as a mosquito repellent, and because it smells like grapefruit.
You know those mosquito fogging trucks that NMMCWM has driving around at night? Their process is called adulticide, which basically means it eliminates adult mosquitoes on contact. Specially-formulated, micro encapsulated professional barrier spray treatments eliminate adult mosquitoes on contact, too, but there’s a big difference — this formula is time-released, meaning that it keep on working for three weeks after application.
With seven human cases of EEE in Massachusetts this year, resulting in one death, the state performs additional aerial mosquito sprays, and asks everyone to heed curfew warnings. After the death of a Massachusetts resident and even nine confirmed animal…
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