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Department of Environmental and Public Health Services
Herbert Yardley, Administrator/Health Officer
127 Morris Turnpike, Newton N.J. 07860
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone 973-948-4545
Fax 973-948-7117
scmcd@sussex.nj.us



"Maintaining artificial containers of stagnant water in which mosquitoes may breed is considered a public health nuisance as defined in NJSA 26:3-45 "Declaration and Abatement of Nuisances" and is subject to enforcement action by the County Health Department."
Sussex County Office of Mosquito Control is dedicated to reducing mosquito populations to protect public health and facilitate the enjoyment of the natural resources of the County.

    This is an image of an adult mosquito.

    This is an image of a crow. Dead birds are indicators of West Nile Virus.Image of Gambusia Affinis, or better known as mosquitofish. Fish control mosquito larvae in certain habitats.
    This is an image of an inspector scooping up pond water in a bucket to check for larvae.

    These guys are looking for mosquitos in a cave.

    This is an image of a mosquito under a microscope to check if it is a new kind of species.






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