Still getting bites? New Jersey’s mosquito season is lasting longer
Over the years, mosquitoes have begun showing up earlier and sticking around later.
Mosquitoes
The Battle of the Bugs! Which is Worse, Mosquitoes or Green Heads?
This is a debate we find ourselves in every summer….which is worse, the green head fly or the mosquito? Both are summer residents here at the Jersey Shore. If you have lived here for any time, then you know that these are two HUGE pests!
Oh No! Will Summer 2021 Now Feature Millions of Mosquitoes At The Jersey Shore?
Are we in for a rough summer of mosquitoes along with the cicadas?
How to stay protected as West Nile Virus season returns to NJ
September is peak season for West Nile Virus in New Jersey and the State Department of Health is urging residents to protect themselves against infected mosquitoes.
Ocean County Horse becomes 5th animal to contract Equine Encephalitis
A 7-year-old alpaca in Camden County and a 2-year-old gelding horse in Ocean County are the fourth and fifth reported animal cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in New Jersey this year.
When Does Mosquito Season Finally End In New Jersey?
One bad thing about a Jersey Shore summer is the mosquito. And they'll be around for a while.
Watch out for mosquitoes! West Nile hospitalizes 3 in NJ
At least three human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New Jersey this summer.
Tick advice you need to know heading into the summer
As we officially transition into summer, there are things you need to do to avoid getting a sickly bite.
Elevated levels of mosquitoes predicted for New Jersey
The recent weather trends don't paint a pretty picture for mosquito season in the Garden State.
NJ’s autumn mosquitoes carry West Nile virus threat
The West Nile virus season is peaking in New Jersey.
Mosquito control
The mosquito-borne Zika virus is a major concern among health officials and residents in New Jersey, but it's not changing the state's approach to curbing the mosquito population this year.
Concerns About Mosquitoes
The possibility of contracting West Nile Encephalitis remains alive and well at the Jersey shore, after several dead birds and mosquitoes tested positive last year. Ocean County Health Department Spokeswoman Leslie Terjesen said there were no reported human contractions last year.