PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Mosquito spraying is set for tonight, August 6, 2024, in Phillipsburg and Alpha.

Previously reported, six Culex mosquito samples for West Nile virus tested positive in Warren County on July 16, 2024. Culex mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting West Nile virus, particularly from bird to bird.

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The mosquito spraying was scheduled to take place from 8:30 PM to 11:59 PM on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

The following areas will be sprayed:

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Alpha Borough : Williams St., 5th Ave., Olive St., 6th Ave., 7th Ave., Warren St., Garfield St., Orchard Alley, E. Central Ave., Flirt Alley, E. Vulcanite Ave., 4th Ave., Cedar Alley, Berry Alley, Sage St., Oak Alley, Peach St., Mitchell Alley, and Alpha St.

Phillipsburg : Morris St., Filmore St., Stuhl Alley, Chambers St., Bennett St., Raymond St., Shafer Ave., Joseph St., Burwell Alley, Bullman St., Mitchell Alley, Summitt Ave., Schultz Ave., Green Alley, Glen Ave., Hudson St., Pear Alley, Dugan Alley, Tybdall Ave., Harris St., Washington St., Front St., Shimer Alley, Brainard St., Reese Alley, Taylor Alley, Heckman St., Pear Alley, Lock St., Irwin St., Henderson St., Wilson St., Marshall St., Railroad Ave., Davis St., Christie Alley., Bowhay Ave., Mary St., Tighe Alley, and Oak Alley.

An alternate date of Thursday, Aug. 8, will be based on the weather.

Information for the products currently used for adult mosquito control and measures you can take to avoid exposure to the spray can be found on the Delta Gard NJDEP Fact Sheet, the Zenivex- NJDEP Fact Sheet, the Merus- NJDEP Fact Sheet, and the Fyfanon-NJDEP Fact Sheet or you can call the National Pesticide Information Center 1.800.858.7378 or visit their website here .

Read more:

West Nile Virus Detected in Warren County: Six Mosquito Samples Test Positive

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