Elevated Risk Levels associated with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been seen throughout Massachusetts
Aerial Spraying to occur in parts of Foxborough
beginning September 10, 2019
(Click here to view the aerial spray map)
The map will be updated showing the exact locations that were sprayed during the previous evening, the following afternoon.
Foxborough Risk Level = Moderate
Read the State's most recent press release here...
AERIAL SPRAYING DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE RISK OF EEE INFECTION and residents should continue to take proactive, preventative measures to reduce mosquito bites. How can you protect yourself, click here for MA DPH infographic.
More information...
EEE Fact Sheet (English)
EEE Fact Sheet (Spanish)
Mosquito Repellents - DEET Fact Sheet
Current Aerial Spray Maps
Aerial Spraying - FAQs
(Questions/concerns addressed on this page include; information on the pesticide being used, how aerial spraying is conducted, if the spraying has any health impacts to individuals or drinking water sources, precautionary measures related to beehives, etc.)
Fast Facts on EEE
REMEMBER, mosquito season continues. However, risk is "virtually eliminated" ONLY WHEN the first local hard frost occurs (i.e. two consecutive hours of temperatures below 28 degrees F or three hours below 32 degrees F.)