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Mosquito spraying planned Friday morning in 2 Morris County towns

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — The Morris County Mosquito Commission has scheduled mosquito control treatments in wooded areas of Morris Plains and Roxbury early Friday morning due to an increase in adult mosquito populations.

Weather permitting, treatments will take place Friday, July 24, between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. using an all-terrain vehicle.

The planned treatment locations are:

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  • Morris Plains Borough: Jim Fear Drive (Community Park)
  • Roxbury Township: Orben Drive

The commission said it will use either Anvil 2+2, containing the active ingredient sumithrin, or Zenivex E4, containing the active ingredient etofenprox. Both products are registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for mosquito control.

Residents seeking additional information may contact the Morris County Mosquito Commission at 973-285-6450 or visit the commission’s website.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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