ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 26, 2023) ~ The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Department of Natural Resources are set to treat a targeted area of the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia on Thursday, April 27th. The treatment will be done via helicopter (Bell 206 Long Ranger, green and white paint scheme. Tail number is N641HA) and will use a Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti)-based larvicide.

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Bti is a naturally occurring bacteria found in soils that is only harmful to a very limited variety of organisms, including midge, black fly, and mosquito larvae and a few other aquatic Dipteran (flies) insects. The treatment may cause temporary discoloration of the water but it is completely nontoxic and not harmful to humans, fish, crabs or other aquatic invertebrates.

The Black Fly Suppression Pilot Program was established in 2016 with the goal of controlling black fly populations in the area. For more information on the program please visit MDA's website.

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