Mosquito Spraying In Caldwells, Livingston, Fairfield, Roseland

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County is preparing to take to the skies to combat mosquitos along the Passaic River floodplains. On Thursday, May 24, the county will conduct an aerial mosquito spraying in Fairfield, West Caldwell, Caldwell, Roseland and Livingston.

According to a county alert:

“Due to the large amount of rain received over the last few weeks, the county, in conjunction with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, will conduct an aerial larval control operation, using granular BTI, on Thursday, May 24. This operation is contingent on favorable weather. Mosquito spraying will be between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Areas to be treated are along the Passaic River floodplains in Fairfield, West Caldwell, Caldwell, Roseland and Livingston.”

According to county officials, residents of those towns may see a low-flying helicopter spraying granules on Thursday. The helicopter will be operating from Essex County Airport in Fairfield.

“The granules used are naturally occurring larvicides and are harmless to humans and animals,” officials said.

For more information about the spraying, contact the county’s mosquito control hotline at 973-239-3366, ext. 2480 or Public Works at 973-226-8500, ext. 0.

Learn more about Essex County’s mosquito control program here, including how to request an inspection in your area.

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