You Can Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites

THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE MOSQUITO:
EGGS are laid on the water surface or where later flooding will allow the emergence of LARVAE which grow rapidly to PUPAE in which wings, legs, and beak develop that will be needed by the ADULT which returns to the water to lay EGGS and start the cycle all over again.

REMEMBER:
Mosquitoes breed only in water. Mosquitoes must have water for at least 7 days to complete their development. Any standing water may breed mosquitoes. Control measures should be directed at their breeding places.

CHECK YOUR YARD - ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER IN:
Roof gutters and rain barrels Boats and birdbaths cans, bottles, and plastic bags Flower pots and vases Unused swimming and wading pools Wheelbarrows and mortar tubs Ornamental pools and fountains Cellars and crawl spaces Old tires and tire ruts.

DRAIN OR DUMP THE WATER ONCE EACH WEEK!
The Morris County Mosquito Commission, organized in 1928, carries on a program of Integrated Pest Management including inspections, biological controls, water management and public education, coordinated with the DEP and health agencies.