Early plagues of mosquito-borne diseases such as Yellow Fever and malaria drove the discovery that mosquitoes were directly responsible for the transmission of some of the deadliest diseases known to man.

New Jersey has historically been at the forefront of mosquito control efforts beginning with entomologist John B. Smith’s 1904 book about mosquitoes which influenced legislation in 1906 and 1912 leading to statutory mosquito control in each county.

The need for efficient and effective mosquito control has only increased with the emergence and spread of additional mosquito-borne illnesses as well as the spread of invasive mosquito species, such as Aedes albopictus and Aedes japonicus. Control efforts are now also contending with the effects of climate change on mosquito populations. The changing climate has caused higher tides, more severe storm events, as well as a longer active mosquito season.