Warren Township has contracted with Clarke Environmental to carry out community-wide mosquito control and abatement programs throughout the summer and early fall months. Spraying does not pose a risk to residents; however, those who are sensitive to odors or have chemical sensitivities may want to keep their windows and doors closed on spray dates. If you have questions regarding the Mosquito Abatement Program or the materials used, please contact Clarke Environmental directly at 1-800-942-2555.
Clarke Environmental is a long established firm, having served many communities in the area for over 40 years. The services provided to the Warren Township area based on an integrated pest management approach to control mosquitoes, which includes larvae control and adult spraying.
If you have questions regarding these services or would like to report areas of severe biting, please contact the Mosquito Hotline at 1-800-942-2555.
2018 Spraying: Clarke Environmental conducted the first community-wide mosquito spraying during the overnight hours of Wednesday, May 30th into Thursday, May 31st. Additional spray dates will be posted at a later date.
Breeding sources we control are created by standing water, which may be found in street catch-basins, subdivision drains, roadside ditches, flood channels, ravines and other public rights-of-way. Routine larviciding, done as necessary throughout the season, will keep these areas mosquito free.
It is our responsibility to work with whatever local, state, or federal agencies may be involved to keep these areas abated.
Residents should be aware that the technology in Clarke Environmental vehicles eliminates the old theory 'slower means better.' The equipment in the treatment fleet allows the sprayer to vary its chemical output based on the speed of the vehicle, providing the correct amount of insecticide per acre at any speed from 2 to 24 MPH. This allows the Township to receive the correct amount of mosquitocide (not under or over applying) during treatments even as the truck turns a corner or slows to come to a stop. At speeds over 24 MPH the on board technology shuts the spray off automatically and sets off an alarm to notify the driver and the supervisor. This allows Clarke Environmental to provide the most accurate application rate and effectiveness during treatments.
Some mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water where they hatch in just a day or two. Other mosquitoes may lay their eggs in old tires, tin cans, or other water-holding containers. The eggs may remain unhatched for weeks or even months until they are covered with water!