For Immediate
Release:
August 9, 2022
County to
combat West Nile Virus
Mosquito
Control Division will spray in Eatontown on Aug. 10
EATONTOWN, NJ – The Monmouth
County Mosquito Control Division will be conducting a mosquito control
operation on Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 4-6 a.m due to evidence of West Nile Virus
(WNV) in the area.
The treatment area includes residential streets east
of Route 18, south of Route 36, west of Grant Ave. and north of Wyckoff Rd. The County will be spraying “Duet Dual-Action”
a synthetic pyrethroid with a synergistic compound which increases the
effectiveness of the pesticide. The
County will be using truck-mounted, ultra-low-volume equipment that applies the
pesticide at a fraction of an ounce per acre.
Pyrethroids have been recommended for
Ultra-Low-Volume (ULV) mosquito control in New Jersey by Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)
current evaluation considers pyrethroid-containing products to be slightly toxic
with minimal potential risk to people when used properly as part of an integrated
mosquito control program.
“The County Mosquito Control Division uses an integrated
pest management approach which focuses on targeted control of mosquito larvae
versus broad control of adult mosquitos,” said Commissioner Deputy Director
Susan M. Kiley. “Inspectors receive training on identifying potential mosquito
breeding habitat, checking for larvae, and applying an appropriate
pesticide. The Division also uses fish and
the elimination of standing water to achieve control.”
“We encourage our residents to protect themselves from
mosquito and mosquito-borne illnesses by using EPA registered repellents, limiting
outdoor activities at dusk and dawn and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long
pants when possible,” said Deputy Director Kiley.
Residents can help ‘Fight the Bite’ by using the Mosquito
Control checklist to find and eliminate all the places that mosquitos breed
around your home. The checklist and information about a courtesy inspection can
be found at www.visitmonmouth.com.
If you would like to read more about the Monmouth
County Mosquito Control Division, go to www.visitmonmouth.com.
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