The threat of triple-e remains a concern across our region

The threat of triple-e remains a concern across our region and many extermination companies are working to address a sharp rise in calls to spray for mosquitoes, the carriers of the rare but deadly disease. Ian Gordon with Vermont Pest Control says, in the last couple of weeks, the threat of eastern equine encephalitis has expanded in parts of Vermont, and businesses like Gordon’s have seen their calls to spray properties double. He says the pesticides they use are EPA-certified and stick to the vegetation and that they are not harmful to pets or people. He says they can only spray when the wind speeds are low.