Full Notification

Bergen County Mosquito Control will be performing a truck-mounted spraying mission to control adult mosquitoes and larvae using Duet Adulticide and Vectobac WDG larvicide in Fair Lawn on Thursday, September 14, 2023. This application will be performed between the hours of 3:30 a.m. & 6:00 a.m. This operation is weather dependent and may be postponed until Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Follow this link to see the area of Fair Lawn that will be sprayed. 

Residents can take following precautions to reduce exposure:

• Plan your activities to limit time spent outside during times of possible insecticide treatments.
• Move your pets, their food, and water dishes inside during ULV application. Also bring clothing and children’s toys inside.
• Stay away from application equipment, whether in use or not.
• Whenever possible, remain indoors with windows closed and with window air conditioners on non-vent (closed to the outside air) and window fans turned off during spraying.
• Avoid direct contact with surfaces that are still wet from pesticide spraying. Do not allow children to play in areas that have been sprayed until they have completely dried (approximately one hour).
• If you must remain outdoors, avoid eye and skin contact with the spray. If you get spray in your eyes or on your skin, immediately flush and rinse with water.

Please find the applicable safety data sheets HERE. 

For more information, information sheets and possible updates please contact Bergen County Mosquito Control (201-634-2880) or the Bergen County Department of Health Services (201-634-2600).

Instructions:

Stay indoors