While Stafford Township does everything possible in accordance with the State of New Jersey to minimize the infestation and increase of the mosquito population each season...
MOSQUITO CONTROL BEGINS AT HOME!
How can you stop mosquito breeding?
Mosquitoes need water to breed and grow. It doesn’t take much water and it doesn’t take much time. Almost anything that will hold water for at least 3-5 days will breed mosquitoes
- Clogged gutters will not allow water to flow freely – clean gutters at least annually
- Old discarded tires – thousands of mosquitoes can produce in just one season
- Plastic wading pools –empty after each use
- Clay pots and various other plastic containers – drain, dry and store upside down or indoors
- Dispose of empty bottles, cans, discarded toys, etc.
- Recycling containers left outside – drill holes in the bottom to prevent water ponding
- Tarps used to cover pools and boats – eliminate the standing water
- Canoes and small boats – store upside down
- Water in bird baths – change water every two to three days
- Garbage cans and lids – store upside down
- Flower pots and dishes – eliminate standing water
- Dripping outdoor water faucets – keep in good repair
- Wheelbarrows – turn over when not in use
- Unused stagnant swimming pools – perform proper pool maintenance
No Spray and/or Call First Registration
609 597-1000 ext. 8609
Stafford Township Department of Public Works maintains a call log of residents preferring that the area in front of their home not be treated by the Mosquito Control Division and/or called prior to application as a reminder to prepare their home by closing windows and/or keeping pets indoors.
The application is stopped before the address of the “no spray” request and restarted once it has past the residence.
The “call first” method is a telephone call at least twelve (12) hours prior to the scheduled treatment.
