Mercer County Mosquito Control Spraying Operations Scheduled for Hamilton

HAMILTON, NJ - Mercer County’s Office of Mosquito Control is expected to undertake spraying operations in Hamilton Township this week.

According to officials, spraying will take place between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., on Wednesday, weather permitting, in the following areas:

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• Azalea Way, Flock Rd area
• Camp Ave, Mason Ave, Miller Ave area
• Hempstead Rd, Elmont Rd, Marksboro Way area
• Ovington Dr, Elton Ave, Lakeview Dr, Dover Rd area

Residents who believe their area may be in need of Mosquito Control services can request an inpsection by clicking here.

These applications are only conducted when deemed absolutely necessary, and under the appropriate environmental conditions, in order to bring the mosquito populations to tolerable levels or to ward off potential mosquito-borne disease outbreaks, a notice on Mercer County's website reads.

Homeowners can also provide effective mosquito control by eliminating standing water on their property, officials say, adding that any container holding water is a potential mosquito-breeding source and is likely to cause problems around the house. Clogged gutters and scattered tires are particular problem areas as both tend to collect leaves, then fill with water and provide very attractive sites for mosquitoes to breed. Items such as dog water bowls, horse-watering troughs, and birdbaths should be emptied and refilled at least once a week.

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