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Get ready for a barrage of posts on social media asking why a helicopter is flying so low. The answer, of course, is that Sudbury is doing its routine mosquito spraying. The Health Department pre-announced the spraying on the Town website here.
The spraying will occur between April 16 and 24, and is targeted at a variety of areas with wetlands in Sudbury. They’re spraying a biological larvicide, and the Health Department notes that residents do not need to take any precautions. According to the Health Department:
“Bti is a natural occurring bacterium found in soil, and is classified by the EPA as relatively non-toxic. Bti is target specific and only affects mosquito larvae and a few closely related aquatic insects in the fly family. Bti breaks down quickly in the environment. The product to be used is VectoBac GS (EPA Registration #73049-10).”
Sudbury Health Department
On a related note, the Board of Health also announced a special seminar on April 30 that will provide information about mosquito-borne diseases and preventive measures. It’s a hybrid event, so you can attend at the Goodnow Library or via Zoom. More information here.
Moving on to the major pollinators that civilized society holds in higher regard…
The Energy and Sustainability Committee announced No Mow May. They’re encouraging residents not to mow their lawns in the month of May to protect pollinators:
“As native vegetation is replaced by roadways, manicured lawns, non-native gardens, and impervious surfaces, pollinators lose the food and nesting sites that are necessary for their survival. You can help protect our native pollinators by participating in No Mow May! We are encouraging Sudbury residents to not mow their lawns until the month of May ends to help protect our pollinators, their food sources, and their habitats.”
Energy and Sustainability Committee
To raise awareness of the initiative, they’re providing yard signs for residents. Those signs will be available tomorrow at the Earth Day event, or at the Facilities Department starting on Monday, April 22.
No, it doesn’t count as not mowing your lawn if you landscaper does the mowing. You know you’re doing it right if your lawn looks like the outfield at lower Feeley Field.