Mosquito Spraying Around Morris County Scheduled

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — As we enter the final stretch of summer, the warm weather and high humidity have led to increased mosquito activity. To address the surge in adult mosquito populations, Morris County will continue its mosquito treatments over the next few days.

The Morris County Adult Mosquito Control Operations will conduct ground-level fogging in approximately eight communities around the county.

The operation will utilize an all-terrain vehicle with a mounted sprayer, applying either Anvil 2+2 (active ingredient Sumithrin, EPA#1021-1687-8329) or Zenivex E4 (active ingredient Etofenprox, EPA#2724-807), according to the Commission.

Spraying will be conducted from 4:30 to 8 a.m. (Weather Permitting).

See below for the list of communities to be sprayed:

• Saturday:
  • Rockaway - Valley Road
  • Jefferson - Pasco Road, Weldon Road (including Mahlon Dickerson Campground and Snowbowl area)
  • East Hanover – ChicJohn Lane
• Sunday:
  • Madison- Station Road (Madison DPW)
  • Florham Park – Longley Lane, Municipal Complex Rd. (Emmet Park, Municipal Complex)
  • Chatham Township – Parrot Mill Road (Shepard Kollock Recreational Park)
• Monday:
  • Morris Plains – Jim Fear Dr. (Community Park)
• Tuesday:
  • Montville –Maple Ave. (John St. Park)

Do you have a mosquito problem? Residents can make a mosquito inspection request by clicking here or by calling 973-285-6450.