Rumson Will Be Sprayed Saturday To Combat West Nile Virus

RUMSON, NJ — The Monmouth County Mosquito Control ordered a mosquito spraying in Rumson after evidence was found of the West Nile virus in the area.

The treatment will happen between 4 and 6 a.m. on Saturday in the residential streets east of Avenue of Two Rivers and south of Rumson Road.

Residents should remain indoors during the spraying period with windows shut and window air conditioners closed to the outside air.

“The Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division is continuing its mission of controlling the mosquito population to limit the spread of mosquito-borne illness,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley.

Here is the area that will be sprayed highlighted in the map:

“Residents can help control the mosquito population by eliminating sources where they can breed around your home, such as drilling drainage holes in garbage and recycling cans, checking under porches for standing water and emptying buckets of water and turn them over,” Kiley said.

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.

“We encourage our residents to protect themselves from mosquito and mosquito-borne illnesses by using Environmental Protection Agency registered repellents, wearing long sleeves and long pants and limiting outdoor activities,” Kiley said.

Other New Jersey towns such as Manalapan and Howell have also been sprayed recently to combat West Nile Virus.

A Camden County man in his 60s died over the summer after testing positive for West Nile Virus.