Early Friday morning, the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission will conduct spraying and surveillance in various areas throughout Camden County. The operations are scheduled for August 1, 2025, between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., weather permitting.
Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission, emphasized the importance of residents being aware of standing water on their properties. “It’s important for homeowners to check their yard and get rid any standing water to prevent mosquitos from spreading,” Nash said. “Be sure to check flowerpots and other plastic containers for standing water. Being proactive have major impact on the mosquito population and help the hardworking people at the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission in their efforts.”
The targeted spraying locations include several streets in Runnemede, Audubon, Collingswood, Haddon Township, Haddonfield, Gloucester City, and Pennsauken.
Nash also explained how the commission collaborates with state health laboratories: “The commission works with the Public Health Environmental Laboratories in Trenton to verify the presence of West Nile Virus and other communicable diseases in their samples,” Nash said. “If a pool tests positive, the Mosquito Commission returns to spray the area. The sprayings take place when the mosquitoes are most active.”
According to county officials, mosquito spray is not harmful to humans or pets but those with respiratory issues or sensitivities should avoid direct contact.
Residents are urged to inspect their properties for items that can collect water for more than a few days since all pre-adult stages of mosquitoes develop in stagnant water. Swimming pools are highlighted as common breeding grounds if not properly maintained; even rainwater collected on pool covers can support mosquito development.
To prevent mosquito breeding around homes and businesses, authorities recommend regular disposal or drainage of containers that hold water, weekly maintenance of bird baths and fountains, use of larvicides or fish in ornamental ponds, ensuring screens on vents and windows are intact, proper storage of boats so they do not collect water, keeping tarps taut over stored items so water does not pool on them, avoiding dumping debris into catch basins or streams, checking downspouts for standing water accumulation, and using insect repellents containing DEET during peak mosquito activity times such as dawn and dusk.
For further information or to report issues related to mosquitoes in Camden County, residents can contact the Mosquito Commission by phone at (856) 566-2945 or via email at skeeters@camdencounty.com.
