OFFICE OF MOSQUITO CONTROL

Brigantine City
Thusday, September 20, 2012
between 5:00am and 7:00 am.

Weather permitting the Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control plans to treat parts of Brigantine City as part of its ongoing effort to control adult mosquitoes. The spraying using ground application equipment will take place Thursday morning September 20, between 5:00am and 7:00 am. Truck spraying will be done using Scourge, the trade name for resmethrin, applied as an ultra low volume aerosol. The affected areas will be the golf course neighborhood, north of Roosevelt Blvd, between Beach Avenue and North Shore Drive.

The EPA does not require relocating or taking special precautions during mosquito control spraying, however, people may choose to avoid or minimize exposure by:

- Staying indoors during application to immediate area
- Keeping windows shut, window fans and air conditioners off ( or set to circulate indoor air) during spraying
- Keeping children's toys indoors
- Keeping pets indoors, as well a their food, water dishes and toys.

Mosquito Control officials remind residents of the importance of removing standing water from their properties and cleaning their gutters to eliminate potential mosquito breeding grounds.

Click here for the Spray Map in PDF format.

Port Republic
Friday, September 21, 2012
between 5:00am and 7:30 am

Weather permitting the Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control plans to treat parts of Port Republic as part of its ongoing effort to control adult mosquitoes. The spraying using ground application equipment will take place Friday morning September 21, between 5:00am and 7:30 am. Truck spraying will be done using Scourge, the trade name for resmethrin, applied as an ultra low volume aerosol. The affected areas will be the Chestnut Neck Monument area, Chestnut Neck Rd to Mill Road, St. Johns Lane, and Main Street from Old New York Road to Mill Road.

The EPA does not require relocating or taking special precautions during mosquito control spraying, however, people may choose to avoid or minimize exposure by:

- Staying indoors during application to immediate area
- Keeping windows shut, window fans and air conditioners off ( or set to circulate indoor air) during spraying
- Keeping children's toys indoors
- Keeping pets indoors, as well a their food, water dishes and toys.

Mosquito Control officials remind residents of the importance of removing standing water from their properties and cleaning their gutters to eliminate potential mosquito breeding grounds.

Click here for the Spray Map in PDF format.