Provided by the Bucks County Health Department:
A ground-based application of Vectobac 12AS (B.t.i.) is scheduled for Friday on the Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County.
The suppression activity will begin after 10 a.m. at the 611 Bridge in Doylestown and continue downstream until completion around Playwicki Park area in Middletown Township.
Treatments will be done where access to riffle areas is possible.
This work will involve Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection personnel pouring Vectobac into the creek using jugs either from bridges or while wading.
A marked Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection vehicle will be in the vicinity of all application areas.
Any questions or concerns regarding this operation can be directed to Paul Mages, Aquatic Biologist II – Phone: 215-327-1524
SDS sheets and product labels are listed below.
For more information on the program please visit the Black Fly Program website: Black Fly (pa.gov)
Additional information:
Vectobac 12AS label
Vectobac 12AS SDS Sheet
