For Immediate
Release:
September 17, 2021
County to
combat West Nile Virus
Mosquito
Control will spray in Manalapan on Sept. 18
MANALAPAN, NJ – The Monmouth
County Mosquito Control will be conducting a mosquito spraying on Saturday,
Sept. 18 from 4-6 a.m. due to evidence of 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 spraying “Duet Dual-Action” which contains two
pesticides called Prallethrin and Sumithrin, and a synergistic compound called
piperonyl butoxide which increases the effectiveness of the pesticides.
“West Nile virus activity is higher than normal statewide
this year and spraying to control the mosquito population is one of the most
effective ways to defend against it,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Susan
M. Kiley. “We advise residents to remain indoors, if possible, with windows shut
and window air conditioners closed to outside air during the spraying. We
recommend keeping your pets along with their food and water dishes indoors. Children’s
toys should also be brought inside as an extra precaution.”
Pyrethroids have been recommended for
Ultra-Low-Volume (ULV) mosquito control in New Jersey by Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)
current evaluation considers pyrethroid-containing products to be slightly
toxic with minimal potential risk to people when used properly as part of an integrated
mosquito control program.
“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 from gutters, old tires and other containers,” 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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