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DIAS CREEK – To date, Cape May County's Department of Mosquito Control is working to investigate and control the emergence of a population of native mosquitoes known as the Oriental Salt Mosquito (Aedes sollicitans). ).
According to a statement, mosquitoes appear to come from an area located in or near the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area and affect the northern communities of the county.
The Department of Mosquito Control has been spraying adult mosquitoes by truck from the beginning and will continue to treat the area when weather conditions permit and mosquitoes persist.
The mosquito species Aedes sollicitans can transmit several diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, especially at this time of year. This species is an aggressive and persistent mosquito active at any time of day and night.
It is important that residents and those visiting the northern communities of the county protect themselves from mosquitoes until this situation is under control.
The most effective way to protect yourself from mosquitoes is to avoid them completely by staying inside. When you go out, be sure to cover and use approved mosquito repellent products by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Residents of areas affected by this outbreak are encouraged to contact the Cape May County Mosquito Control Department at (609) 465-9038.
Public information is one of the most valuable methods of mosquito surveillance and helps the department to use more targeted control of adult mosquitoes.
For more information on West Nile virus or other mosquito-borne diseases, call the Department of Health at (609) 465-1209 or visit the Department's website at www.cmchealth.net .
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