Mosquito
West Nile Virus Detected in Franklin Township
One sample of Culex mosquitoes collected from Franklin Township has tested positive for West Nile virus. The mosquito sample was collected from the area of the area of the Morris Canal near White’s Road on July 29, 2024. The mosquitoes were collected from a trap specifically designed to catch Culex mosquitoes, which are the type responsible for transmitting West Nile virus, particularly from bird to bird. This sample of mosquitoes was sent to the state Public Health and Environmental Lab in Trenton on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Tickborne Disease Awareness Month
May is Tickborne Disease Awareness Month!
Follow the safety tips to keep you & your family healthy!
Mosquito Control
The Warren County Mosquito Control Commission continually monitors the known mosquito production sites throughout the County; however, we need your help to monitor your own backyard! Mosquitoes absolutely need standing water to complete their life cycle; standing water left by recent rains will provide plenty of sites for them to develop into biting adults. Buckets, cans, rain barrels, plant saucers; literally anything that can hold water can produce thousands of mosquitoes in your own backyard. Make your yard a mosquito-free zone by: disposing of any tires; drilling holes in the bottom of recycling containers; clearing roof gutters of debris; cleaning pet water dishes and bird baths regularly; checking and emptying children’s toys; maintaining swimming pools and keeping swimming pool covers from holding water.
AMCA recommends people follow the three D’s to keep mosquitoes away:
- Drain: Empty out water containers at least once per week
- Dress: Wear long sleeves, long pants, and light-colored, loose-fitting clothing
- Defend: Properly apply an approved repellent such as DEET, picaridin, IR 3535 or oil of lemon-eucalyptus.
It is important to note that the Asian Tiger mosquito (ATM) doesn’t travel far from their initial habitat (where the egg they were hatched from was laid). They usually stay within a block radius. So if you’re being bothered by the ATM -the habitat is in your neighborhood!
Enlist your neighbors to help reduce the populations. If your repellent isn’t working, try one with a different active ingredient.
Call mosquito control for help when you’ve tried your best but are still being ‘bugged’ by mosquitoes! 908.453.3585
Annual Information Packets for Adult Mosquito Control
Every year, the Mosquito Commission sends each municipality an annual packet of information regarding our adult mosquito program. This is required under the NJ Pesticide Regulations, NJAC 7:30-9.10 (e) 1.