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Sussex County mosquito-control office reports wet May, delays to aerial spraying; disease tests negative
Summary
County mosquito-control staff said heavy May rainfall and temporary flight restrictions delayed aerial treatments. The office has submitted 20 mosquito pools for disease testing (all negative) and continues ground-based spraying as needed; free spotted-lanternfly traps are available and residents may request local service.
Sussex County mosquito-control staff told the Board of County Commissioners on May 28 that unusually heavy rainfall in May has prevented planned aerial applications, and that additional delays occurred over Memorial Day weekend because of a presidential temporary flight restriction over northern New Jersey.
County staff said they will continue to survey and monitor mosquito populations and will use…
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