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Mosquitoes

MOSQUITOES

MOSQUITO CONTROL IN NEW JERSEY

New Jersey was the first state in the nation with organized mosquito control. A mosquito control commission or department can be found in each of the 21 New Jersey counties. In addition, the NJ State Mosquito Commission and Office of Mosquito Control Coordination support these County programs.

Mosquito Control in New Jersey

OFFICE OF MOSQUITO CONTROL COORDINATION

STATE MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMISSION

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Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

There are several mosquito-borne pathogens which circulate annually in New Jersey, including West Nile virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus, and Jamestown Canyon virus, as well as several others. Click here to learn more about them and how to protect yourself.

Last Update: September 5th, 2024