For Immediate
Release:
August 25,
2021
County to combat West Nile Virus
Mosquito Control will spray in Manalapan on
August 26
MANALAPAN,
NJ – The Monmouth County Mosquito Control will be conducting a mosquito
spraying on Thursday, August 26 from 4-6 a.m. due to evidence of the West Nile
virus in the area.
The treatment area will include
residential streets north of Symmes Road and south of Milford Brook between
Tennent Road and U.S. Highway 9. The County will be applying Zenivex E4 RTU
using truck-mounted ultra-low volume equipment.
“Mosquito spraying is one of the
most effective ways to defend against the West Nile virus,” said Commissioner Deputy
Director Susan M. Kiley. “We are asking residents to pay attention to notices
about sprayings found in the local media outlets as well as planning to limit outdoor
activities during time of possible treatment. We also recommend moving your
pets, their food and their water dishes indoors during application and to bring
clothing and children’s toys indoors. We advise that residents remain indoors
if possible, with windows closed and limit non-vent air during the spraying. If
you must remain outdoors, avoid eye and skin contact with the spray but if you
do come in contact with the spray, immediately flush and rinse the affected
areas with water.”
Zenivex contains a pesticide
called Etofenprox, a member of the category of pesticides called non-ester
pyrethroids, which are synthetic versions of pesticides produced by plants
called pyrethrins. Traditional pyrethroid/piperonyl butoxide mixtures are
recommended for Ultra-Low-Volume (ULV) mosquito control in New Jersey by
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. It poses a
low risk to human health and the environment when used properly as part of an
integrated mosquito control program.
“The West Nile virus can infect
anyone and can cause severe illness which may include fever, headache, body
aches and in some cases, a rash. There is no specific treatment for the West
Nile virus so we remind residents to ‘Fight the Bite’ by using EPA-registered insect
repellent, wearing light colored clothes with long sleeves and pants when
possible, limit time outdoors during dusk and dawn when mosquitos are most
active, and drain standing water as found in gutters or old tires,” said Deputy
Director Kiley.
If you would like to read more about
the Monmouth County Mosquito Control, go to www.visitmonmouth.com.
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