Oops, forgot to add (and you can check this with Middlesex County Mosquito Control), the "stuff" sprayed at night kills the mosquitoes that happen to be in its mist - not long term control - probably not even tomorrow control. But the residue - mmm - that's another story. Down the nearest drain into the nearest wetland/pond/lake/river to help eliminate the amphibians that are true and devoted mosquito controllers.
Can you walk on it in barefeet, sure why not - sooner or later it will be worn or washed off, "down the drain". I remember seeing newspaper pictures of children playing on lawns right after chemicals have been applied and children swimming in water that has been treated with herbicides in the local paper. Sure makes a great picture, especially when there is also a sign saying not to do this. I can't give you the studies (senior moment), but research is now being conducted questioning the proximity of chemical applications and their impacts on children. They are beginning to show negative impacts particularly to the nervous system. Of course this is not considering pets and the fact that they too are also right down on the ground with the chemical. Think about the warning given from Mosquito Control - "if you see the spray truck close your windows on the street side" - hmmm interesting. Leslee Willitts ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich Shapiro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Rich Shapiro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Framingham Neighbors" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 11:15 AM Subject: Re: Mosquito control > Before any more misinformation gets out, could someone please clarify: > > -The town is not spraying. It is being done by the county. Correct? > -Who is responsible from the county to make these decisions? > > My street got sprayed about 2-3 weeks ago. Could someone explain where > this spray is supposed to go because the truck goes right down the > middle of the street? Is it the storm drains? Does it leave a residue > on the street, our home's front lawn, or mailbox? Can I walk out the > next morning barefoot to collect my mail or newspaper? > > Anyone? And if answering, please state your expertise. > > Richard Shapiro > P4 > > To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body > "unsubscribe frambors" (the subject is ignored). To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body "unsubscribe frambors" (the subject is ignored).
