Essex County Will Use Trucks To Spray For Mosquitos In 7 Towns

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County will be using trucks to spray for mosquitos this week in Livingston, West Caldwell, Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Millburn and Fairfield, officials say.

According to a Wednesday message from Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., the spraying will take place overnight. He wrote:

“Essex will be using truck-mounted sprayers to control the mosquito population in West Caldwell, Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Millburn, Livingston and Fairfield. It will be done nightly from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. from June 23 to 26. For info, call 973-239-3366, ext. 2480, or 973-226-8500, ext. 0.”

Essex County carried out a separate wave of spraying from helicopters earlier this month. It took place in Fairfield, West Caldwell, Roseland, Millburn and Livingston.

The sight isn't new in Essex County, which has run a mosquito control program and done similar sprayings for years. Learn more about the county's efforts here.

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