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You Can Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites

The life cycle of the mosquito:
EGGS are laid on the water surface or where later flooding will allow the emergence of LARVAE which grow rapidly to PUPAE in which wings, legs, and beak develop that will be needed by the ADULT which returns to the water to lay EGGS and start the cycle all over again.

Remember:
Mosquitoes breed only in water.
Mosquitoes must have water for at least 7 days to complete their development.
Any standing water may breed mosquitoes.
Control measures should be directed at their breeding places.

Check your yard - eliminate all standing water in:
Roof gutters and rain barrels
Boats and birdbaths
cans, bottles, and plastic bags
Flower pots and vases
Unused swimming and wading pools Wheelbarrows and mortar tubs
Ornamental pools and fountains
Cellars and crawl spaces
Old tires and tire ruts

Drain or dump the water once each week!
The Morris County Mosquito Commission, organized in 1928, carries on a program of Integrated Pest Management including inspections, biological controls, water management and public education, coordinated with the DEP and health agencies.