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Bristol County’s Mosquito Battle | New Bedford News
Bristol County’s early morning mosquito spray ops are more than just bug zappers—they’re a frontline defense against deadly diseases like West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis. Using safe, targeted insecticide Duet between 2–10 AM, crews battle “nightbiters” while avoiding public exposure. With the Asian tiger mosquito—now a “daybiter” threat—on the rise since 2009, officials monitor populations via traps and virus testing. Summer’s dry spell has brought near-decade lows in mosquito numbers, but one rainstorm could trigger a breeding explosion. Residents can opt out of general spraying or…
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