SOUTH RIVER – The Middlesex County Mosquito Commission will be conducting spraying in South River tonight, Sept. 7, between the hours of 6:30 and midnight, weather conditions permitting.
Neither the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency nor N.J. Department of Environmental Protection require relocating or taking special precautions during spraying; however, residents can take following precautions to reduce exposure, according to information provided by the South River Police Department:
• Plan activities to limit time spent outside during times of possible insecticide treatments. Move pets, their food and water dishes inside during ULV application. Also bring clothing and children’s toys inside. Stay away from application equipment, whether in use or not. Whenever possible, remain indoors with windows closed and with window air conditioners on non-vent (closed to the outside air) and window fans turned off during spraying.
• Avoid direct contact with surfaces that are still wet from pesticide spraying. Do not allow children to play in areas that have been sprayed until they have completely dried, approximately one hour.
• If spray gets into eyes or on skin, immediately flush and rinse with water.
For more information, details of pesticides being used as well as a website and number to contact for more information, visit www.co.middlesex.nj.us/Government/Departments/PSH/Pages/MCMosquitoSprayNotice.aspx