Should I be concerned about mosquitoes?
Unfortunately, the answer is YES. Mosquitoes in Needham have been found to carry West Nile Virus, and on the South Shore and recently in Brookline, Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been found. Mosquito populations are primarily reduced at their earliest stages, but spraying can also be done for those grown to adulthood. The Health Department works closely with Norfolk County Mosquito Control to make the safest decisions for Needham.

Show All Answers

1. How many athletic fields are in Needham?
2. Who maintains the athletic fields?
3. Why do participants pay a $5 Field Maintenance fee?
4. What kinds of projects are done with the Field Maintenance fee?
5. What are some of the successes funded by the Field Maintenance Fee?
6. What do I do if I have a maintenance question?
7. Who schedules the athletic fields?
8. Why do I pay a Field Administration Fee?
9. Are there scheduling priorities?
10. If I’m a coach and need additional practice field space, whom should I contact?
11. Why are there more weeds on the fields than in the past?
12. So, if you can’t spray the weeds, what can be done?
13. Should I be concerned about mosquitoes?
14. Are deer ticks a concern in Needham?
15. Are the droppings from Canada Geese a health problem?
16. Why are some fields closed when the rain has stopped and it is sunny out?
17. Why am I asked not to bring my dog to watch a game?
18. Why do some school sites not have trash barrels?
19. Why are the trash cans full some days?