For
Immediate Release:
June 3, 2019
Environmental
Council to host annual “Ticks and Mosquitoes in Monmouth County” roundtable
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County
Environmental Council is hosting an annual roundtable event titled, “Ticks and
Mosquitoes in Monmouth County: Resources to help you protect your family and
pets” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 at the Monmouth County
Agricultural Building, 4000 Kozloski Road.
The roundtable discussion with
environmental and health professionals will focus on ticks and mosquitoes, what
diseases they spread, how to protect family and pets and what Monmouth County
is doing to control these insects.
“Each year, ticks and mosquitoes become
more prevalent in Monmouth County, which compels us to host these information
sessions for residents to learn more about these threats,” said Freeholder
Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the County’s Planning Board. “I encourage all
residents to take advantage of this free roundtable because awareness is the
first step in protecting yourself, family and pets.”
Featured speakers include:
Christopher P. Merkel, Monmouth County Public Health Coordinator; Dr. Deborah
Breitstein, Veterinarian and Partner at Animal Health Care of Marlboro;
Professor Dina Fonseca, Director of Rutgers University Center for Vector
Biology and Victoria Thompson, Superintendent of Monmouth County Mosquito
Control Division.
The presentations will be followed
with a question and answer session with speakers. Guests will receive a copy of
the new Eco-Tips Brochure: Dealing with Ticks and Mosquitoes. To browse
eco-tips brochures from previous roundtables, click here.
“The Environmental Council, Health Department and Mosquito
Control Division play such a key role in providing education to the public,”
said Freeholder Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the County’s Health Department. “I
am grateful to see environmental professionals, public health and healthcare
providers working together as a team so residents are prepared and
well-informed.”
For more information or to reserve a seat at this free
roundtable event, email Amber Mallm at Amber.Mallm@co.monmouth.nj.us or
call 732-431-7560 ext. 7473.
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