Ocean County Mosquito Commission

06/14/2024

Shout out to our helicopter crew!

05/29/2024

It's the time of year when we get many calls about 'swarms of mosquitoes'. This time of year, these swarms are most likely not mosquitoes but gnats or biting midges, also more commonly known as No-See-Ums. They hatch in cycles when the weather gets warmer and humid, usually following rain since they are water-dependent for part of their life cycle. A female can lay up to 450 eggs at a time; this is why we see them in swarms after they hatch. Although they are incredibly annoying and can have uncomfortable bites, they don't spread diseases and only live about two weeks on average.
Can you spot the mosquitoes in this picture? (answer in the comments)

05/17/2024

Excited to be a part of the Brick Township Green Fair again tomorrow, we love this event! Stop by our table to say hello, get some free giveaways, and learn more about sustainable ways to reduce mosquitoes around your home.

04/02/2024

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our former Chief Inspector, Steve Longo, for his retirement and his contributions to mosquito control being recognized at the NJ Mosquito Control Association annual meeting as the recipient of an achievement award! We miss you Steve!!

05/10/2022

02/11/2022

Link to Register: https://go.rutgers.edu/8rhqwp8n

06/23/2021

Check out this post featured for Mosquito Awareness Week made by Jessica Keen, our ID Specialist here at the Ocean County Mosquito Commission!! She provides great information in this short video.

Made for the public from the Ocean County Mosquito Commission, Summer 2020. Feat. Jessica Keen (ID Specialist)

05/26/2021

It's important to remember how small ticks can be! In this photo provided by Jim Occi, we can see how small deer tick (Ixodes scapularis) are compared to sesame seeds!

04/29/2021

We've updated our website! It now includes more information about mosquitoes, the history and components of our program, and even a blog to keep you up to date on all mosquito related topics. Check it out and leave us a comment letting us know what you think!
https://www.oceancountymosquito.org/

03/25/2021

With the warmer weather finally peaking through, it's time to start getting our equipment ready for the 2021 season. Especially our helicopters!

03/15/2021

We've been working on a new and improved website coming soon! More details to follow. Enjoy this photo of our location taken for one of the pages.