What is New Jersey doing to control the mosquito population now that we know the virus has returned?
In New Jersey, the legislation that established mosquito control, did so at the level of county government. All 21 counties have a mosquito control program of some kind. This network of county agencies interact with state government via the Departments of Health and Senior Services, Agriculture, Environmental Protection and the Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University. New Jersey has a comprehensive plan for dealing with a possible return of the West Nile Virus. It includes enhanced mosquito control efforts; increased human, animal and mosquito surveillance; a streamlined system for testing collected samples, and a public education program. Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Service’s web site for further details. Back to Top • Are the State’s health advisories to avoid areas with high concentrations of mosquitoes an indication to cancel outdoor activities in the evening? ANSWER: Please check the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Servic
