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August 4, 2006

Aerial spraying planned for SE Mass. to fight Triple E

BOSTON -- Heavy rains this spring and summer helped boost the mosquito population, prompting Massachusetts to plan aerial spraying to reduce the threat of eastern equine encephalitis.

State health officials say the spraying will take place over 159,000 acres of land in southeastern Massachusetts. The operation could begin as early as Monday and will take place after sunset.

Read the full Associated Press story.

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