09/02/2026
📢 Community Advisory: West Nile Virus Detected in Lowell Mosquitoes; Preventative Spraying Scheduled for Tonight, Wednesday, September 2
The Massachusetts Dept of Public Health has confirmed that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Lowell.
As a preventative measure, the City has requested street-level mosquito spraying in the area where the mosquito was identified. Spraying is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, September 2, from 8:30 - 11:00PM.
📍 Spray Area (see map): Autumn St, Ayer Ave, Blossom Ct, Blossom St, Boston Rd, Canada St, Cottage Pl, Court St, Cunningham St, Eaton St, Fruit St, Lincoln St, London St, Main St, Manchester St, Maple St, Marriner St, Marshall Rd, Massasoit St, Mechanics St, Montreal St, New Way, Penn Ave, Plain St, Poplar St, Quebec St, Spencer St, Tanner St, Waldo St, W. London St, W. Manchester St
Residents in the spray area should:
• Close street-facing windows and keep pets indoors between sunset and midnight, if possible
• Remain indoors during spraying and for 15-20 minutes afterward
• Turn off "outside air" controls on older window-unit air conditioners
• Wash garden vegetables before eating them
There is no need for special precautions the day after spraying, as any residue will have evaporated.
Residents can also help reduce their risk of WNV by using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants when outdoors, avoiding peak mosquito activity from dusk to dawn, and removing standing water around their homes.
🔗 See more information about WNV, mosquito prevention and spraying precautions: https://www.lowellma.gov/295/Mosquito-Control
