Mercer County, is a generally low lying area sitting on the inner coastal plain adjacent to the Delaware River. Mercer County has one of the more diverse, urban / rural settings in New Jersey and has large areas that have potential to breed mosquitoes. These areas include, farm land, wetlands (primarily fresh water), home yards, storm water facilities, and sewer plants. These areas need to be addressed as effectively as possible to control mosquitoes and the viruses they can spread. One of the best ways to control a pest over a large area is by approaching the area as an area-wide integrated pest management.
Integrated pest management is an approach that focuses on multiple sources to control a pest; while area wide tries to group it all together and get everyone working at once. Mercer County Mosquito Control, which is operated under the Mercer County Division of Transportation is the lead agency overseeing mosquito testing, control, and education for Princeton.
Mercer County Mosquito Control employs four proven control techniques:
· Biological Control - The use of other animals (fish, insects, bacteria, etc.)
· Chemical Control - The use of pesticides
· Cultural Control - Education
· Environmental Control - Reduction of breeding habitat
For more information on mosquito control including: general information, current happenings, pesticides/products used, what you can do, inspection requests, west nile virus information, and publications, please visit the Mercer County Division of Mosquito Control Page.
Mosquito-Proof Your Yard
County Mosquito Control: Zika Virus Information
Mercer County Mosquito Control – Asian Tiger Brochure
Albopictus Brochure
For complaints regarding standing/stagnant water in Princeton, please visit Access Princeton and state your concern.
