For Immediate Release:
August 11, 2026

Monmouth County will conduct mosquito
control operation in Howell on Aug. 14

HOWELL, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the Monmouth County Office of Mosquito Control will conduct an adult mosquito control operation in sections of Howell on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, between 4:00-6:00 a.m. due to locally collected mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus.

Residential and municipal streets including Old Tavern Road (between the Manasquan Reservoir and the railroad tracks), Manassa Road, Norse Dive and Preventorium Road (north of Interstate 195) will be treated.

“Monmouth County staff members conduct proactive surveillance, employ constant monitoring and apply precision treatments to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We can provide inspectors who will visit properties and identify standing water sources that support mosquito larvae. If larvae are found, the inspectors will treat the water or remove the source. To schedule an inspector, please call the Office of Mosquito Control at 732-542-3630.”

In Howell, the Office of Mosquito Control will apply Zenivex 4E using Ultra Low Volume (ULV) sprayers mounted in the bed of a pick-up truck. A map of the areas to be treated and a fact sheet will be posted on the Office’s website visitimonmouth.com/mosquito under mosquito schedule and maps.

“The peak time for West Nile virus activity is Mid-July through September,” said Commissioner Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services. “When you are outdoors, please take precautions such as using a repellent or wearing long-sleeve shirts and long pants to avoid mosquito bites. Residents can reduce the presence of mosquitoes around their property by dumping any containers holding water.”

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