Monmouth County Mosquito Extermination Notice – The Monmouth County Mosquito Extermination Commission (MCMEC) may apply pesticides for the control of adult mosquito populations on an area-wide basis, as needed, throughout Monmouth County until November 30.  Upon request, the MCMEC will provide residents with notification at least 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine and Disease Vector Control, when conditions necessitate pesticide applications sooner than that time. In case of any pesticide emergency, contact the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System at (800) 858-7378.

For up-to-date information on the time and location of adult mosquito control applications, visit the MCMEC website at www.visitmonmouth.com/mosquito or call their hotline at 732-578-1600.

What Can Homeowners Do to Control Mosquitoes Around Their Home?  An effective strategy for mosquito control is to deny them a place to breed by remove still or standing water from the property. 

• Dispose of unused containers or turn containers upside down when not in use.  
• Maintain roof gutters and drainage ditches to keep clear of debris.
• Cover or empty swimming or wading pools when they’re not being used.
• Change the water in bird baths weekly.
• Properly grade property to eliminate depressions and smooth out tire ruts.
• Properly screen windows and doors to keep mosquitoes and other insects out.

To reduce the annoyance of mosquito bites and prevent transmission of mosquito-borne infections, a few common sense measures should be followed:

• Avoid shaded areas where mosquitoes may be resting.
• Limit evening outdoor activity when mosquitoes are most active.
• Wear protective clothing such as long sleeves and pants.
• Use insect repellants.