August 25, 2022
DUMP STANDING
WATER!
Between August 22-23, 2022, a variation of about a half an
inch to nearly 5 “ of rain fell across Warren County, with the highest measured
precipitation falling in the southern
portion of the County. We are asking for your help to reduce the potential
mosquito populations that could hatch due to this rainfall. The
easiest way to eliminate mosquitoes is to get rid of standing water around your
home and neighborhood.
Please help us help
you. It is not possible for the
Mosquito Commission to go through each yard.
Our nighttime treatments only kill the mosquitoes flying at that time. Check your yards and neighborhoods for
anything that holds water. Dump the
water from containers, such as buckets, kiddie pools, plant saucers, kayaks,
and boats. Drain standing water from tarps and pool covers. Recycle tires and other containers properly.
Keep lids on recycling and trash cans. Bird
baths and pet dishes should be scrubbed weekly to eliminate mosquito eggs. Clean
up trash in your neighborhood. Our
staff is out daily treating natural mosquito habitats and we are asking for
your help with the manmade habitats!
Defend yourself from mosquito bites by wearing repellent and
securing window and door screens. If
one repellent does not work for you, try one with a different active
ingredient. Check the Centers of Disease
Control website https://www.cdc.gov/zika/prevention/prevent-mosquito-bites.html
for information about EPA approved repellents For more information please contact the Warren County Mosquito Control Commission at www.warrencountymosquito.org or call 908-453-3585
Warren County Mosquito Commission
908.453.3585
