Public Notice [POSTED ON 3/19/2026]
In compliance with section 9.10 and 9.15 of the New Jersey Pesticide Control Code (N.J.A.C. Title 7, Chapter 30), the Morris County Division of Mosquito Control, may be applying pesticides for the control of adult mosquito populations on an area-wide basis, as needed, throughout Morris County during the period of April 6, 2026 – November 23, 2026.
The pesticides used will be those recommended by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) at Rutgers University for the control of adult mosquitoes, including, etofenprox 4% (Zenivex E4), sumithrin & piperonyl butoxide (Anvil 2 + 2 or Anvil 10 + 10) or prallethrin, sumithrin & piperonyl butoxide (Duet HD), malathion (Fyfyanon ULV). Products will be applied from the ground by truck, all terrain vehicle, handheld equipment or by aircraft using Ultra Low Volume techniques. All applications will be made according to product labelling.
For routine pesticide inquiries, contact the National Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378. For pesticide regulation information, complaints and health referrals, call the New Jersey Pesticide Control Program at 1-609-984-6568. In case of pesticide emergencies, call the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System at 1-800- 222-1222.
Upon request, the Morris County Division of Mosquito Control shall provide a resident with notification at least 12 hours before application, except for quarantine and disease vector control activities, when conditions necessitate applications sooner than that time. We prefer the request in writing, including name, street address and phone number of the residence. Email addresses are also welcome. Updated, detailed information on adult mosquito control applications and all mosquito control activities may be found at the web site: www.morrismosquito.org or by calling 973-285-6450. Those seeking further information regarding the Morris County Division of Mosquito Control may contact Teresa Duckworth, Assistant Superintendent, NJCPA #25227B at the Division at 973-285-6450 or by mail at PO Box 900 Morristown, NJ 07963-0900.
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