In compliance with sections 9.10 and 9.15 of the New Jersey Pesticide Control Code (N.J.A.C Title 7, Chapter 30), the Hudson Regional Health Commission, Mosquito Control Unit, may apply pesticides for the control of adult mosquitoes on an area-wide basis, as needed, throughout Hudson County during the period of April 1st through November 30th, 2026.
The pesticides used will be those recommended for the control of adult mosquitoes by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES), Rutgers University, which include: sumithrin, prallethrin and piperonyl butoxide (Duet, AquaDuet, Duet HD) and/or etofenprox (Zenivex E4, Zenivex E20, Aqua Zenivex) and/or sumithrin and piperonyl butoxide (AquaAnvil, Anvil 2+2, Anvil 10+10) and/or malathion (Fyfanon, Fyfanon EW). Products may be applied by truck, handheld equipment, and/or by aircraft, all using thermal fog, low volume and/or ultra-low volume techniques. All applications will be made according to product labeling.
Upon request, the Hudson Regional Health Commission shall provide a resident with notification at least 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine and Disease Vector Control only, when conditions necessitate pesticide applications sooner than that time. For updated information on time and location of adult mosquito control application(s), call (201) 223-1133 or follow us on X @HCMosquito. Contact the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System at (800) 222-1222 for any pesticide emergencies or the National Pesticide Information Center at (800) 858-7378 for routine pesticide-related health inquiries and to obtain information about signs and symptoms of pesticide exposure.
Call the New Jersey Pesticide Control Program at (609) 984-6568 for pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints, and health referrals. Those seeking further information regarding the Hudson Regional Health Commission mosquito control activities are invited to check our website at www.hudsonregional.gov/programs/mosquito or contact Dr. Gregory M. Williams, Superintendent of Mosquito and Vector Control, NJDEP LIC. No. 29507B, at (201) 223-1133, 595 County Ave., Bldg. 1, Secaucus, NJ 07094.