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Mosquito spraying set for Friday in 5 Morris County towns

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle or a backpack sprayer to treat a section of woods in Rockaway, Dover, Rockaway Borough, and Pequannock Township Friday morning.

The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. on August 18, weather permitting, the commission said.

The following areas are scheduled to be treated:

  • Rockaway: Durham Rd (Camp Marcella).
  • Dover: Overlook Ave (Overlook Park).
  • Rockaway Borough: East Flagge Street.
  • Pequannock: Marvin Rd (Pequannock Valley Park).

The commission will be using Anvil 2+2, active ingredient Sumithrin, EPA#1021-1687-8329 or Zenivex E4, active ingredient Etofenprox, EPA#2724.

The commission will also be using a truck mounted sprayer to treat streets in Mount Olive Township Friday night.

The mosquito spraying will go on from 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. on August 18, weather permitting, the commission said.

The following areas are scheduled to be treated:

  • Mount Olive: 4th St, 5th St, 3rd St, Hopkins St, 2nd St, Abbott St, and Waterloo St.

The commission will be using Anvil 2+2, active ingredient Sumithrin, EPA#1021-1687-8329 or Zenivex E4, active ingredient Etofenprox, EPA#2724-807, Pesticide Applicator License Number 20262B.

For more information, click here or call 973-285-6450.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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