NOTICE OF AERIAL MOSQUITO LARVICIDING 8/20 8/21

The Sussex County Office of Mosquito Control will be conducting aerial applications on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Wednesday, August 21, 2024 between the hours of 6 AM and 8 PM.

The Office will be using the Vectobac GS EPA Reg # 73049-10 active ingredient of BTI (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis)for the control of larval (immature, Aquatic state) mosquitoes.

Potential areas to be treated are uninhabited, wetland areas MUNICIPALITIES:

located in the following

Vernon Township, Wantage Township, Hardyston Township, Sussex Borough, Borough of Hopatcong, Town of Newton, Hampton Township, Andover Township and Lafayette Township

NOTE!!!! THIS IS NOT A LIQUID OR AEROSOL SPRAY. Nor is it directed at adult mosquitoes. This application is to reduce future adult mosquito populations by targeting the aquatic larval stage of the mosquito development.

You may see a plane flying over residential areas; however no applications of this product are made over residential neighborhoods. The pilot is simply positioning the plane to approach the wetlands that will be treated.

Please contact the Office of Mosquito Control at 973-940-5225 from 8AM - 4:30PM, Monday through Friday, if you have any questions.