August 14: Preventative Spraying for Mosquitoes in Pawtucketville and Centralville Areas

West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are two of the diseases most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry these viruses are common throughout the state and are found in urban as well as more rural areas. While WNV and EEE can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe infection. As a result, the City of Lowell has requested the Central Mass. Mosquito Control Program to treat the following streets in the Pawtucketville and Centralville - Christian Hill Reservoir sections of the City on August 14, 2025. Spraying will begin at dusk (approximately 8:30PM). In the case of inclement weather, services will be rescheduled for a later date, to be decided.

Streets - Pawtucketville

• Aegean Ln
• Athens Dr
• Bedford Ave
• Bennington Terr
• Bridget Ln
• Carly Way
• Cedar Ln
• Cidalia Dr
• Coburn Dr
• Dabby Way
• Daisy Dr
• Eleanor Dr
• Elizia Cir
• Epirus Dr
• Forest Park Ln
• Holt Cir
• Hunnewell Cir
• Jennifer Rd
• Klianthi Dr
• Laurie Ln
• Leonard Cir
• Lexington Ave
• Linda Ln
• Lisa Ln
• Luz Dr
• Malden Ave
• Meadow Dr
• Meadowview Dr
• Melrose Ave
• New Castor Dr
• Newbridge Rd
• Oberlin Ave
• Old Ferry Rd
• Photine Dr
• Robin Ln
• Ronald Ln
• Rule Ln
• Shadow Dr
• Shirley Ave
• Townsend Ave
• Toupi Ln
• Totman Rd
• Tower Dr
• Varnum Ave
• Veratis Ave

Streets - Centralville - Christian Hill Reservoir

• 1st St
• 3rd St
• 6th St
• 10th St
• Beacon St
• Beacon Terr
• Beech St
• Bennett St
• Bradley St
• Christian St
• Durant St
• E. Durant St
• E. Richardson St
• E. 6th St
• Fauvel Dr
• Fidler Terr
• Fox St
• Fremont St
• Grandview St
• Kantelis Ave
• Kerry St
• Llewellyn St
• Meredith Ave
• Merrill Ave
• Morningview Ave
• Mt. Pleasant St
• Munroe St
• N. Llewellyn St
• Reservoir St
• Simpson St
• Vernon St

By taking a few, common sense precautions, people can help to protect themselves and their loved ones from mosquito borne illnesses:

Avoid Mosquito Bites

• Apply Insect Repellent when you go outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET (N, N-diethyl-mtoluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus [p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)] according to the instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30% or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age. Permethrin products are intended for use on items such as clothing, shoes, bed nets and camping gear and should not be applied to skin.
• Clothing Can Help reduce mosquito bites. Although it may be difficult to do when it's hot, wearing long-sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.
• Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours - The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. When the risk is increased, consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning.

Mosquito-Proof Your Home

• Drain Standing Water - Many mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by either draining or getting rid of items that hold water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty any unused flowerpots and wading pools and change water in birdbaths frequently. Contact CMMPC to treat unused swimming pools or to reclaim used rimless tires.
• Install or Repair Screens - Some mosquitoes like to come indoors. Keep them outside by having tightly fitting screens on all your windows and doors, covering up and/or wearing repellant.

The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) Mosquito Spraying Program is also available for free to any resident that would like to have their property or unused swimming pool preventatively treated. Additionally, CMMCP has a used tire reclamation program for residents who wish to dispose of tires removed from the rims.

Information about CMMCP's available programs, to schedule a treatment request, or for precautions to take during spraying, please visit: https://www.cmmcp.org/