Morris County Mosquito Commission
Morris Plains, N. J.
phone: 538-3200
REMEMBER:
Mosquitoes breed only in water. Mosquitoes must
have water for at least 7 days to complete their development. Any standing
water may breed mosquitoes. Control measures should be directed at their
breeding places.
No Standing Water = No Mosquitoes.
Adult mosquitoes live (and bite) from 3-6 weeks. One mosquito can bite several people.
~INTERRUPT~ The Life Cycle of the Mosquito
EGGS are laid on the water surface or where later flooding will allow the emergence of LARVAE which grow rapidly to PUPAE in which wings, legs, and beak develop that will be needed by the ADULT which returns to the water ti lay EGGS and start the cycle all over again.
CHECK YOUR YARD - ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER IN:
Roof gutters and rain barrels
Boats and birdbaths
cans, bottles, and plastic bags
Flower pots and vases
Unused swimming and wading pools
Wheelbarrows and mortar tubs
Ornamental pools and fountains
Cellars and crawl spaces
Old tires and tire ruts.
DRAIN OR DUMP THE WATER ONCE EACH WEEK!
The
Morris County Mosquito Commission, organized in 1928, carries on a program of
Integrated Pest Management including inspections, biological controls, water
management and public education, coordinated with the DEP and health agencies.
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