Town of Nahant Website - Public Services Mosquito Control

The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District operates under the authority of Ch 252 of the GLC and as such has broad authority to operate in wetlands environments by exemptions legislatively mandated by Ch 131, the Wetlands Protect Act. Click here to visit Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control website for information and updates.
Mosquito Bulletin Issued July 14, 2009 (PDF) Format
Best Management Practice Plan From purely a mosquito control prospective, a regional or area wide approach is the most effective way to reduce mosquito populations. However, the regional approach may not necessarily address the particular needs and concerns of individual municipalities. In 1992 the District adopted a policy of developing Best Management Practice Plans (BMP). BMPs are designed to focus on the dominant mosquito problem and/or preemptive vector/virus intervention in the community based on surveillance data, habitat type, and practical experience in order to provide the greatest measure of relief and/or reduction in risk levels. Draft BMPs are submitted to local Boards of Health for review and are revised annually.
How To Avoid Mosquito Bites Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours. The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning. Otherwise, take extra care to use repellent and protective clothing 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. Apply Insect Repellent when you go outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus [p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)] or IR3535 (as contained in Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535®) 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. Mosquito-Proof Your Home Drain Standing Water. 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. Install or Repair Screens. Some mosquitoes like to come indoors. Keep them outside by having tightly-fitting screens on all of your windows and doors. Report Dead Birds Dead crows, blue jays or robins may be a sign that WNV is circulating among the birds and mosquitoes in an area. Call 1-866-MASS WNV to report a dead bird. By reporting dead birds, you can play an important role in monitoring WNV. More information is available on the DPH website: www.mass.gov/dph/wnv/wnv1.htm. Information about WNV and EEE is also available by calling the DPH recorded information line at 1-866-MASS-WNV (1-866-627-7698), or the Epidemiology Program at 617-983-6800.