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Mosquito Borne Disease Surveillance Program


Our laboratory and surveillance program monitors mosquito and virus activity by testing adult mosquitoes for the presence of many types of mosquito borne diseases. This surveillance and testing information helps guide all control efforts.

The Sussex County Office of Mosquito Control notifies municipalities of all positive samples of adult mosquitoes. For the safety of our residents and mosquito staff, exact locations of positive samples are not disclosed.

Disease Surveillance Interactive Map

Surveillance Frequently Asked Questions

New Jersey Mosquito Surveillance Reports external link

 
Tests Completed Positives Total Traps Set
2,819 35 1,802
 
 

Diseases

Sussex County

2023

New Jersey

2023

Sussex County

2022

New Jersey

2022

West Nile Virus 30 841 9 607
Eastern Equine Encephalitis 2 18 0 3
Jamestown Canyon Virus 2 5 1 3
LaCrosse Encephalitis 1 1 0 0
St. Louis Encephalitis 0 0 0 0