Early Thursday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County.
“It’s important for residents to be cognizant of any standing water on their property,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission. “Mosquitos need standing water to breed, so you can help keep them off your property by removing water from places like flowerpots and containers. Being proactive has a major impact on the mosquito population and helps the hardworking people at the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission in their efforts.”
Camden County Mosquito Commission will be conducting ULV “spraying” operations on Thursday, June 18, 2026, between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. in the following locations, weather permitting:
Cherry Hill: Grant Ave.; Edison Ave.; Wesley Ave.; Cooper Ave.; Madison Ave.; Harrison Ave.; Harding Ave.; Jefferson Ave.; Park Dr.; Sheridan Ave.; Jefferson Ave. N.; Jefferson Ave. S.; Glenwood Ave.; Ivins Ave.; Holly Ave.; State St.; Barlow Ave.; Linderman Ave.; Holly St.; Thomas St.; W Grant Ave.; Monroe Ave.; Lincoln Ave.; Union Ave.; N. Valleybrook Rd.; Brookfield Ct.; W. Valleybrook Rd.; E. Valleybrook Rd.; Laurelbrook Rd.; Willowbrook Rd.; Sunnybrook Rd.; Oakdale Rd.; Greenwood Rd.; Valleybrook Ct.; Ashbrook Rd.; Greentree Rd.; Greentree Way.; Woodbury Dr.; Woodbury Ct.; S. Birchwood Park Dr.; W. High Ridge Rd.; W. Brook Dr.; Lakeview Dr.; Lakeview Ct.; Lakeview Pl.; Lakeview Hollow; Crestview Dr.; Chelten Pkwy.; Rydal Rd.; Frederick Rd.; E. Tampa Ave.; Ranoldo Terr.; Howard Rd.; Kingston Dr.; Richard Rd.; Johns Rd.; Bruce Rd.
Voorhees: Burnt Mill Rd.; Locust Ave.; Spruce Ave.; Pine Ave.; S. 4th St.; S. 5th St.; Turnberry Ct.; 5th St.; Spino Ct.
“The commission works with the New Jersey Public Health Environmental Laboratories in Trenton to verify the presence of West Nile Virus and other communicable diseases in their samples,” continued Nash. “When an area tests positive, the Mosquito Commission returns to spray the area when the mosquitoes are most active. It’s important to know that the mosquito spray used by the commission is not harmful to humans or pets, but you should avoid direct contact if you have respiratory concerns or are sensitive to irritants.”
The Camden County Mosquito Commission suggests checking around your yard for containers that may become a place for mosquito breeding. The following is a checklist of tips to help eliminate mosquito breeding:
- Dispose of unnecessary containers that hold water. Turn containers that you wish to keep upside down or put holes in the bottom, so water drains out. Just a teaspoon of stagnant water is capable of hosting over 100 mosquito eggs.
- Swimming pools are a common problem. All pools must be checked and maintained to keep them mosquito-free. Swimming pools can breed mosquitoes within days after you stop adding chlorine or other disinfectants. Pool covers can catch rainwater and become a mosquito breeding ground.
- Consider adding mosquito larvicide to ornamental ponds.
- Change water in bird baths, fountains, and animal troughs weekly.
- Maintain screens on windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home or business.
- Screen vents to septic and other water tanks.
- Do not dump leaves or grass clippings into a catch basin or streams.
- Do not allow water to collect on sagging tarps or awnings.
- Do not allow trashcan lids to fill with water.
- Store large boats so they drain, and small boats upside down. If covered, keep the tarp tight so water does not pool on top of the tarp.
For more information, or to report a problem, contact the Camden County Mosquito Commission at (856) 566-2945 or skeeters@camdencounty.com.
