In Compliance with sections 9.10 and 9.15 of the New Jersey Pesticide Control Code (N.J.A.C Title 7, Chapter 30), the Hudson Regional Health Commission (HRHC), Mosquito Control Unit is issuing the following public notice. The HRHC will be applying pesticides with an unmanned aircraft (a.k.a., drone) to control spotted lanternflies in Hudson County during the period of August 20 to August 22, 2024. The areas to be treated include the woodlots in the cliffs along JFK Blvd East, River Rd, Port Imperial Blvd, Anthony M Defino Way, Pershing Rd, Hamilton Ave, Manhattan Ave, and Patteson Plank Rd.

The pesticide used will bifenthrin (Omni Bifenthrin 2EC, USEPA Reg. No. 5905-626) which is recommended for the control of spotted lanternflies by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. Products will be applied by drone flying at low altitude directly to the tree canopy as a course spray and is not expected to drift into public areas. No precautions are necessary. All applications will be made according to product labelling. For updated information on time and location of application(s), call (201) 223-1133 or follow us on X @HCMosquito.

Contact the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System at (800) 222-1222 for any pesticide emergencies or the National Pesticide Information Center at (800) 858-7378 for routine pesticide related health inquiries, and to obtain information about signs and symptoms of pesticide exposure. Call the New Jersey Pesticide Control Program at (609) 984-6568 for pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints, and health referrals.

Those seeking further information regarding the Hudson Regional Health Commission mosquito control activities are invited to check our website at www.hudsonregional.gov/program/mosquito or contact Dr. Gregory M. Williams, Superintendent of Mosquito and Vector Control, NJDEP LIC. No. 29507B, at (201) 223-1133, 595 County Ave., Bldg. 1, Secaucus, NJ 07094.

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