Monmouth Officials Plan to Conduct Ground Spraying to Terminate West Nile Virus in County

For years, the mosquito-borne Zika virus became one of the diseases that threatened mankind. The problem does not just revolve around the country that was most hit by the virus, but the issue was brought about to every corner of the world. Unfortunately, even though the problem about Zika has still not ended yet, another mosquito-borne disease about is about to create a buzz once again.

Officials in Monmouth County confirmed that there were evidences of West Nile Virus found in their place, as posted by New Jersey 101.5. That's why in order to control the disease, the local government decided to take action and step up by spraying pesticide to the affected areas.

The Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso said in a statement how effective the step is saying, "the previous spraying operations have reduced the number of mosquitoes." That's why it is crucial for the affected areas to have ground spraying. "The goal of the ground spray program is to reduce the public health risk from WNV in the area," DiMaso added. According to NBC New York, if the weather is perfect and the wind is fine, the program will start 4 to 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Schedule for the ground spraying will start in the residential streets of Middletown's Hillside section and Atlantic Highlands where the virus has first been discovered. After that, Mosquito Control crews will head towards Wall Township's West Belmar section, Lake Como, Spring Lake, and Spring Lake Heights for the second part of the ground spray program.

To lessen the risk of getting infected with the virus, people who are susceptible to it should remain indoors as much as possible and apply insect repellant lotion in the skin always. It is also better to turn off the air conditioners' intake fan for safety and use pants and long-sleeved shirts more often.