Aerial Spraying for Larvicide Next Wednesday, August 9, 2024
Posted August 12, 2024Due to the large amount of rain, we received recently, and seeing the LARVE count going up, the County will be partnering with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Office of Mosquito Control, conducting an aerial larval control operation using granular BTI, on Wednesday August 14, 2024. This is contingent on favorable weather. This will start from 7:00 AM in the morning till 6:00 PM at night. We will be treating the waters along the Passaic River floodplains in the West Essex Towns Fairfield, West Caldwell, Roseland, Millburn, and Livingston. Residents may see low flying helicopters spraying granules from the sides of the copter. The helicopter will be operating from Essex County Airport in Fairfield. These granules we use are naturally occurring larvicides and harmless to humans and animals and residents should not concerned about them. However, if residents have any questions, they can reach our mosquito control hotline 973-239-3366 extension 2480 or our Public Works 973 226 8500 X 0.
Department of Public Works
Office of the County Engineer
900 Bloomfield Ave
Verona NJ 07052
973-226-8500