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Bergen County, NJ – Mosquito spraying will continue across Bergen County this week to combat the spread of West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). After recent sprayings in Lodi, Bergenfield, Dumont, Bogota, and Teaneck, additional towns are scheduled for early-morning treatments.
🦟 Mosquito Spraying Schedule
Sprayings will take place between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. with rain dates scheduled as follows:
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Paramus – Wednesday, July 16 (rain date: July 22)
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Oradell – Thursday, July 17 (rain date: July 23)
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New Milford – Friday, July 18 (rain date: July 24)
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River Edge – Monday, July 21 (rain date: July 25)
Maps of spray zones are available on the Bergen County Mosquito Control website.
🦠 Why Mosquito Spraying Is Necessary
For the week of July 10, New Jersey health officials reported 11 mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile virus, including 4 in Bergen County. Since the start of 2025, there have been 34 positive mosquito pools statewide.
West Nile Virus & EEE Symptoms:
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Mild: fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, rash
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Severe: high fever, stiff neck, confusion, seizures, or paralysis
Reducing mosquito populations helps protect residents from these potentially dangerous illnesses.
✅ Safety Precautions During Mosquito Spraying
Bergen County recommends these steps while overnight spraying is in progress:
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Bring pets, food and water bowls, toys, and clothing indoors.
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Stay away from spraying equipment, even if it’s not in use.
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Close windows and set air conditioners to non-vent mode; turn off window fans.
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Avoid contact with wet surfaces after spraying. Keep children away until the treated areas dry (about one hour).
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If you’re outdoors, avoid eye and skin contact with the spray. If contact occurs, rinse immediately with water.
🌧 What Bergen County Is Doing
The Bergen County Mosquito Control Division clears waterways and drainage systems to reduce mosquito breeding grounds. When areas can’t be managed naturally, low-impact insecticides are applied by trained staff only when necessary.
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco also reminds residents to help prevent mosquito breeding by:
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Cleaning gutters and ensuring downspouts drain properly
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Checking under decks and porches for standing water
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Drilling drainage holes in planters
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Emptying and storing watering cans and wheelbarrows upside down
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Emptying kiddie pools after each use
📞 Need More Information?
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Bergen County Mosquito Control: (201) 634-2880 / 2881
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Bergen County Department of Health Services: (201) 634-2600
For spray maps, visit the Bergen County Mosquito Control website.
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