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Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control Pesticide Information

March 21, 2023 – Information below was provided by the Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control

To: Municipal Clerks of Cape May County, 2023

Pesticide regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.10(e)) require us to supply a packet of information, including NJ Department of Environmental Protection approved fact sheets for each pesticide we use, and a Question and Answer sheet explaining the aspects of our program. Municipalities are encouraged to share this information with residents in their community, if they wish.

The Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control performs mosquito control pesticide applications throughout Cape May County in response to larval mosquito production and adult mosquito populations from April 15 through November 15 of each season.

For larval mosquito control by ground in Cape May County, we apply both liquid and granular forms of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (B.t.i.) (Vectobac, VectoPrime, VectoMax, etc.), Bacillus sphaericus (B.s.) products (VectoLex, VectoMax, etc.), Methoprene (Altosid, Metalarv, VectoPrime, etc) and Spinosad (Natular, Censor, etc.).  There are many occasions to make small applications of hand-applied products to small larval habitats.  In these situations, we would use larvicide oil (BVA2, etc), B.s. products (Vectolex, etc.), B.t.i briquettes (FourStar, etc) and Methoprene products (Altosid, etc.).  By helicopter, our primary larvicides are granular forms of B.t.i. (Vectobac, VectoPrime, VectoMax, etc), B.s. (VectoLex, VectoMax, etc.), and Methoprene (Altosid, Metalarv, VectoPrime, etc.).

We also treat all catch basins and storm drains known to produce mosquito larvae with larvicide oil (BVA2, etc.), B.s. products (Vectolex, etc.) and Methoprene products (Altosid, etc.).

In certain situations, control of adult mosquitoes may be necessary. The following pesticides would be applied by truck mounted Ultra Low Volume sprayers: Sumithrin/piperonyl butoxide (Anvil 2+2, Anvil 10+10, Aqua Anvil), Prallethrin/Sumithrin/piperonyl butoxide (Duet, Aqua Duet), Etofenprox (Zenivex E20, AquaZenivex), Permethrin/piperonyl butoxide (Aqua Reslin) and Pyrethrins (Merus 3.0). Aerial applied adulticides would include Malathion (Fyfanon), Prallethrin/Sumithrin/piperonyl butoxide (Duet HD), Etofenprox (Zenivex E20) and Pyrethrins (Merus 3.0).

The following are important numbers:

  • National Pesticide Information Center: 1-(800)-858-7378
  • New Jersey Poison Information & Education System: 1-(800)-222-1222
  • NJDEP Bureau of Pesticide Compliance: 1-(609)-984-6513

(for pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints, and health referrals)

If you have any further questions on mosquito control in your municipalities, please feel free to contact this office at 609-465-9038. We maintain a telephone hotline which can be accessed by pressing “1”. Our website is: www.capemaycountynj.gov/481/mosquito-control.

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Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control Pesticide Information2023-03-21T09:47:16-04:00

Piping Plovers have returned, please help keep them safe!

March 20, 2023

The Piping Plovers have returned!  Vehicles Prohibited on the Beaches

Recently, five Piping Plovers were spotted on the Stone Harbor beaches. These small, sand colored birds are Endangered and are a good indicator species of the health of the ecosystem. Their return to Stone Harbor is a testament to the outstanding environmental stewardship displayed by this community.

In order to protect the birds at their nesting time of the year, Stone Harbor is closing all vehicular beach access roads. No one, except Stone Harbor officials, should be driving on the beach effective immediately to protect these endangered birds.

If you see a Piping Plover, DO NOT approach it. DO NOT Touch it. Keep your dogs leashed and away from the birds. Any Disturbance by Humans to these birds, especially early in the season when males are claiming their territories and pairing up with female birds, will severely reduce the chances of the Plover’s survival. Human Disturbance has been shown to cause the birds to abandon their eggs or chicks and can interrupt their feeding habits at critical times for feeding.  DO NOT DISTURB ANY PIPING PLOVERS!

Piping Plovers have returned, please help keep them safe!2023-03-20T15:15:47-04:00

Stone Harbor Flood Insurance Community Meeting Held on March 14th

March 15, 2023

On March 14th the Borough of Stone Harbor held their annual Flood Insurance Community Meeting at Borough Hall. Ray Poudrier, Stone Harbor Construction Official and CRS Coordinator reviewed the Community Rating System and the Borough’s role within the program. Following the CRS presentation, Sam Wierman, Jr of Ide Insurance Agency, and Tom Heist, of Heist Insurance Agency explained FEMA’s new pricing methodology, Risk Rating 2, and how these changes can affect your flood insurance premiums.

In case you missed it, the meeting can be viewed below.

Stone Harbor Flood Insurance Community Meeting Held on March 14th2023-03-15T16:31:03-04:00

Town Hall Meeting: Flood Mitigation Pilot Study 93rd – 95th Streets

March 13, 2023

A special Flood Mitigation Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 7:00 pm at Stone Harbor Borough Hall Council Chambers. The meeting will also be held via Zoom.

Borough Officials plan to discuss the Pilot Study planned for 92nd, 93rd, 94th and 95th Streets near Sunset Drive.

Residents from Third Avenue to the Bay and from 92nd to 95th Streets are encouraged to attend.

Topic: Flood Mitigation Pilot Study Meeting

Time: Mar 22, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

 

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Town Hall Meeting: Flood Mitigation Pilot Study 93rd – 95th Streets2023-03-13T09:39:33-04:00

Great Channel Bridge Closure Extended One Week (through March 10th)

March 3, 2023 – A message from the Office of the Cape May County Engineer

Notice of Great Channel Bridge closure and detour of Ocean Drive (CR 619)

Due to complications resulting from unfavorable weather conditions during this past week, between 3/6/23 thru 3/10/23, the Ocean Drive Bridge over Great Channel, which connects Middle Township to the south end of Stone Harbor, will be closed due to construction. During active construction hours, typically from 7:00am until 3:30 pm, those motorists wishing to use Ocean Drive (Cr 619) and cross over the bridge will be detoured around the work zone, as this section of Ocean Drive will be closed to through traffic. The bridge and roadway are being closed in order to allow barge mounted cranes the ability to drive new piling that are part of a planned fender replacement project. The bridge will be re-opened at night.

Motorists wishing to travel north on Ocean Drive and access the south end of Stone Harbor will be detoured west onto US Route 147 to the Route 9 intersection.  They will then be directed north along Route 9 to Stone Harbor Boulevard (CR 657) where they will be directed east along Stone Harbor Boulevard back to Third Avenue (CR 619).

Motorists travelling south on Third Avenue (CR 619) and wishing to continue heading south to US Route 147 will be directed west at the 96th Street intersection onto Stone Harbor Boulevard (CR 657). Motorist will travel west on Stone Harbor Boulevard to the Route 9 intersection.  Motorists will then be directed south on Route 9 to the intersection of Indian Trail Road (CR 618) where they will be directed east onto US Route 147.

Local Traffic will be permitted approaching the Great Channel Bridge, however, no traffic will be permitted to cross the bridge during the periods of active construction.  The detour will end on or about March 10th .

Great Channel Bridge Closure Extended One Week (through March 10th)2023-03-14T12:00:18-04:00

Bulk Trash Pick Up Scheduled for Monday, March 13th

March 1, 2023 – A message from the Stone Harbor Department of Public Works

First Bulk Trash Pick Up for 2023 is scheduled for Monday, March 13th!

Bulk Trash Pick Up Scheduled for Monday, March 13th2023-03-20T09:37:18-04:00

Notice of Great Channel Bridge Closure and Detour of Ocean Drive, February 7th – March 3rd

2/24/23 – From the Office of the Cape May County Engineer

Notice of Great Channel Bridge closure and detour of Ocean Drive (CR 619)

Beginning on Monday, February 27th  and extending until Friday March 3rd,  the Ocean Drive Bridge over Great Channel, which connects Middle Township to the south end of Stone Harbor, will be closed due to construction. During active construction hours, typically from 7:00am until 3:30 pm, those motorists wishing  to use Ocean Drive (Cr 619) and cross over the bridge will be detoured around the work zone, as this section of Ocean Drive will be closed to through traffic. The bridge and roadway are being closed in order to allow barge mounted cranes the ability to drive new piling that are part of a planned fender replacement project. The bridge will be re-opened at night.

Motorist wishing to travel north on Ocean Drive and access the south end of Stone Harbor will be detoured west onto US Route 147  to the Route 9 intersection.  They will then be directed north along Route 9 to Stone Harbor Boulevard (CR 657) where they  will be directed east along Stone Harbor Boulevard back to Third Avenue (CR 619).

Motorists travelling south on Third Avenue (CR 619) and wishing to continue heading south to US Route 147 will be directed west at the 96th Street intersection onto Stone Harbor Boulevard (CR 657). Motorist will travel west on Stone Harbor Boulevard to the Route 9 intersection.  Motorists will then be directed south on Route 9 to the intersection of Indian Trail Road (CR 618) where they will be directed east onto US Route 147.

Local Traffic will be permitted approaching the Great Channel Bridge, however, no traffic will be permitted to cross the bridge during the periods of active construction.  The detour will end on or about March 3rd.

 

Notice of Great Channel Bridge Closure and Detour of Ocean Drive, February 7th – March 3rd2023-03-07T09:40:54-05:00
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