Get rid of standing water

June 30, 2023

DUMP STANDING WATER!  

After weeks of dry conditions, a lot of rain fell over the last week leaving the possibility of containers full of standing water in backyards throughout 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