Gloucester Township Mosquito Spraying: See Where County Treated

CAMDEN COUNTY – Not a fan of mosquitos? Camden County isn’t, either.

The county Mosquito Control Commission conducted ULV spraying operations Friday morning to control the mosquito population in the region, county officials said in a statement.

The mosquito spray isn’t harmful to humans or pets, but those with respiratory concerns or are sensitive to irritants should avoid.

Camden County Commissioner Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission, urges residents to be cognizant of standing water, a known mosquito breeding ground:

“As we’ve had some much-needed rainfall recently, it’s important that homeowners check their yard and remove any standing water to help eliminate the threat of mosquitos,” Nash said. “Mosquitoes need standing water to breed, so you can help keep them off your property by removing water from places like flower pots and containers. This helps us reduce the pest population in your neighborhood, and it assists the efforts of the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission.”

The Camden County Mosquito Commission sprayed between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. in the following locations:

Gloucester Township

• Hampshire Rd.
• Willshire Rd.
• Jerrys Ct.
• Yorkshire Rd.
• Brookshire Rd.
• Ashland Ave.
• Damon Dr.
• Fir Ct.
• Ash Ct.
• Edinshire Rd.
• Marino Ave.
• Geneva Ave.
• Almonesson Rd.
• Crestview Ave.
• Taranto Ave.
• Venetia Ave.
• Blenheim Ave.
• Albert Rd.
• Albert Ct.
• Randy Rd.
• George Ln.
• Trudy Ln.
• Furman Dr.
• Stephan Dr.
• Lillian Pl.
• Beryl Ln.
• Sherwood Terr.
• Beryl Ct.

“The commission works with the Public Health Environmental Laboratories in Trenton to verify the presence of West Nile Virus and other communicable diseases in their samples,” Nash said. “If a pool tests positive, the Mosquito Commission returns to spray the area. The sprayings take place when the mosquitoes are most active.”

The Camden County Mosquito Commission suggests checking around your yard for mosquito breeding containers of still water. Here’s a list, courtesy of the commission, to help you eliminate mosquito breeding on your property:

• Dispose of unnecessary containers that hold water. Containers you wish to save turn upside down or put holes in the bottom so all water drains out.
• Lift up flowerpots and dump the water from the dish underneath every week.
• Stock fish or add mosquito larvicide to ornamental ponds.
• Change water in bird baths, fountains, and animal troughs weekly.
• Screen vents to septic and other water tanks.
• Store large boats so they drain and small boats upside down. If covered, keep the tarp tight so water does not pool on top of the tarp.
• Do not dump leaves or grass clippings into a catch basin or streams.
• Do not allow water to collect on sagging tarps or awnings.
• Do not allow trashcan lids to fill with water.
• Check downspouts that are able to hold enough water to allow mosquito larvae to mature.

For more information, or to report a problem, contact the Camden County Mosquito Commission at (856) 566-2945 or [email protected].