How Do I Exclude My Property from Mosquito Spraying?

The Wayland Board of Health has traditionally conducted mosquito control at the larvae level by treating Wayland's marshy areas with an anti-larval.

This year, however, the board has decided to conduct some spraying for adult mosquito control as well due to the increased occurrence of West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and mosquito-borne illness overall in the state last year, according to a press release from the board. Additionally, larviciding restrictions in areas of Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge also contributed to the decision.

Residents have until July 1 to sign up for their property to be excluded from the spraying. The steps for exclusion are below:

1. Go to the Health Department page on the Town of Wayland website, or click here. 
2. Click the link labeled, "Mosquito Control." 
3. Print and complete the form labeled, "Exclusion form for adult mosquito control. *The PDF form is also attached to this article.
4. Submit your form to the Wayland Town Clerk (at Wayland Town Buidling) by July 1, 2013.  

If you register to exclude your property in 2013, you'll receive a reminder to re-register in 2014, according to a press release.

Questions on pesticide applications by the East Middlesex/Suffolk County Mosquito Control Project or the process to exclude properties from spraying can be answered by calling 781-899-5730.