Where in town do this person live the contracted the virus? I'm not asking exactly ; but, what area?

Where in town does this person live that contracted the virus? I'm not asking exact address but approximate area. I'm outdoors most of the day with granddaughter and mother.

She lives two doors down.

Can we get the County to spray here NOW? Or should we continue to wait for the composing idea to work?

Commissioner Lenard says to compost rather than spray. The mosquitoes in my yard think that's funny.

I haven't been able to use my yard for several years now despite spraying with Cutter and making sure there is no standing water anyplace.

Just as a note the corrugated downspouts a lot of us use are the #1 breeding ground you have to dump them out after rain.

At the risk of appearing dense, how does composting prevent mossies? They breed in standing water.

I've given up on gardening.

Hopefully Joan will get bit and contract WNV. What is really needed is the re-introduction of DDT. There is no effective spray for the Asian Tiger mosquito. But humans have less value than birds and the environment.

Filling in low spots with compost is an admirable way to reduce mosquito breeding areas. but it doesn't get rid of the problem. We've got a stagnant Newton Creek as an ideal breeding area. As an at-risk person, I've been forced to stay indoors. I can't even hang laundry on the lines. I don't fill my birdbaths. My property looks tatty because I can't keep up with the weeds. I would like to see a bit of spraying.

The compost idea is so preposterous that it should not even be considered. You must kill the Mosquitos. Simple as that.

The Asian Tiger mosquito is known as an urban mosquito. It doesn't like to lay eggs in large bodies of water rather very very small ones, the cap of a soda bottle is perfect, recycling containers with cans and such is an apartment house.

I'm in Knight Park everyday unless the snow's too deep walking or fishing with grandchildren. These mosquitoes have only been a problem there one or two days this summer when it's been very humid. They are not normally a problem in Knight Park despite low spots with standing water and a green pond.

This type was introduced into this country about ten years ago in used tires in a Texas port and made there way up here about five years ago, as has been noted they're out in the day time. They've driven me indoors day and night on my property.

I have taken every step imaginable to prevent mosquito breeding on my property. Since I can do no more, I will try to turn this negative into a positive. I will continue to spend my time indoors admiring my house's interiors, knowing that I'm getting full value from my property taxes. I'm also getting a lot of reading done and that's a lovely luxury.

Our taxes pay for the luxury of not contracting West Nile Virus and being able to walk outside and not have to spray DEET all over our bodies. Shall we wait until they become carriers of malaria as well? The only responsible response by our government is to eradicate the Mosquitos using whatever insecticide works since we can't use DDT.

Below as reported in the patch from the Collingswood Forum the other night:

Is Collingswood going to get a mosquito spray?

Apparently, some confusion with the county kept Collingswood off the initial spray list, Maley said, because the borough had adopted its own integrated pest management strategy that doesn't necessarily prefer a chemical solution at first glance.

"You don’t just flood the place with insect repellent when you could use compost," Leonard said.

"I don’t know what the rotation is, but we’re in the mix," Maley promised.

@Matt. FYI....Actually, I have. I am the person who brought this to Maley's attention. I called the commission and they said Collingswood has no spray policy. If it wasn't for my phone call we would not have been on the rotation. As for my comment, they can read it. Just like you did. My full name is there. Perhaps contracting it will make the composting idea sound as dumb as it is.

Should we fill the Cooper river Newton Lake and the ponds in Knight park with compost? This idea (composting) is the manifestation of feel good environmental liberal theology. And it's now getting people sick. Some die. Clearly, birds and the notion of the care of the environment trumps human health and safety when ironically the thinking emanates from that noble purpose. Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring, which precipitated the banishing of DDT is responsible for more deaths from malaria than all of the deaths from all of the wars since WW1. Look it up. I did. Incidentally, it is the only effective pesticide that kills bedbugs. The environmental liberal element of our society cause far more harm than good.

According to the New Jersey Environmental Protection department, the pesticides used are safe for the environment and for humans. So what we need is for an effective program of spraying, throughout all towns affected, to be put in place in order to get the horrific mosquito infestation under control. If necessary, emergency funds need to be appropriated for that purpose.

Can anyone tell me exactly what we are suppose to do with this compost !
Should we rub it on ourselves ?
Sarcasm

Actually Matt, it's your idiotic sledgehammer brain surgery strawsn that belies your lack of knowledge. Google silent spring lies. Do it with an open mind if you can. Doubt you can though. In the meantime buy some mulch. That should work wonders.

I'm not asking for exact address just area. I am an out doors person and also believe in natural means to eliminate before an pesticides or insecticides are used. I am so glad you reminded me of the compost and mulch. This is the first year I didn't do it in 20 years and it was the worst I've ever been bitten. I will go buy mulch and the compost. Thanks

I read before you sent it Matt. Did you? How many more people in Africa need to die? Its millions so far Matt Millions More than Hitler killed I guess those other methods are working great aren't they? Wake up.

And yes, I do long for the re-introduction of DDT. Chlordane too. Fracking too. The liberal environmental movement has overreached. We all pay a high price for over zealous misguided EPA mandates.

Obviously you didn't read the very article you sent Matt. Put the koi laid down and read it. Millions of people have died mostly in Africa from malaria. Mostly women, children and the old. It's an an international disgrace.

Leslie its going to take a lot of compost and mulch to fill in the Cooper river and Crystal Lake. Not mention all of the clogged gutters in the houses in town. We have an infestation. It needs to be treated ASAP.

Loretta: I am for spraying. A lot. Right away. Everywhere. Until they are gone.

Hey Matt

http://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com/articles/summ02/Carson.html

Have an open mind

Really? You want to connect Amazon deforestation to this discussion? What causes malaria in Africa? Global warming is the typical dog whistle for statists. Maybe the Razilians should spray the Mosquitos with DDT. Then, they can have both, the and for agriculture, the wood for houses and access to the natural resources in the ground. I'm for the responsible use of the resources. All of them.

You guys are going a little out in left field. The bottom line is ---- the County or the State needs to establish an effective, consistent spraying program - on a regular schedule (not hit or miss) - to cut down on the ever growing mosquito population. Many years ago, spraying for mosquitoes was either stopped or drastically cut back, and the mosquitoes have been multiplying drastically and taking over our environment. It has now become unbearable and something needs to be done immediately. Now is the time for the county and state to get prepared for next summer and every summer thereafter. They need to train and license more personnel to staff an effective spraying program. And funds need to be appropriated for that purpose. Please contact the County Freeholders and the County Mosquito Control Commission.

matt, you are just too funny. why do you even bother? and then i think, hmmm, this is entertaining, i will continue to read on...and on...and on...why do people feel the need to argue over a simple fact that indeed needs to be re-instated...WNV is now in camden county and it is up to us to stay informed, updated, and out of harms way. @ john, shut up ! no one cares how educated you are on maleria, africa, or the numbers of deaths that have nothing to do TODAY with WNV in camden county. @ loretka, stay indoors, stop paying your taxes and dress properly when hanging out back. use compost, deet, skin so soft, whatever ! just be grateful you are fully aware of your enviroment and make the calls necessary to appease your mind. @ sean, the best comment so far ! "two doors down" that my friend is a good one !

Wow. I think I hit a nerve. Maybe more than one. Donna, you can.....well I'm sure the rest will be banned but I'll rely on your marginal imagination to fill in the rest of the thought. BTW, as a liberal Democrat, aren't you for free speech and tolerance? Obviously not. Now go and mulch.

I've been thinking about low spots and compost and I feel like I'm missing something. Any low spots on my property are either in the garden or lawn, both of which are comprised of soil. The soil drains after each rain; it doesn't hold water - at least on my sandy soil property. I suppose one could have low spots in concrete which may not dry quickly but compost on concrete is illogical. I'm sure someone here can set me straight. Please don't be sarcastic.

Regardless of what you say, Gary, it takes more than just talking to neighbors, etc. to get the mosquito infestation under control. Going back 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 years ---- we had gutters, birdbaths, and even stagnant water back then. But we NEVER had mosquitoes like we do now. We had some mosquitoes that came out at night, but NEVER in the quantity we have now -and- never ALL DAY LONG like we have now. And tell me --- why do you think we have a Camden County Mosquito Commission???? The mosquito problem is ours, but I certainly don't have the resources to fix it. And neither do you. The problem has become TOO BIG and out of hand and will only get worse and worse if not immediately addressed. Only a good spraying program will bring it under control. You have to consistenly kill off the adult mosquitoes so they don't breed and create more. If you think individual persons can fix the problem, then I have a bridge I want to sell to you. Yes, we can help by conscientously getting rid of stagnant water on our own properties, but it takes much more than that. Just a leaf with a few drops of water on it is enough for some mosquitoes to lay eggs. You have to kill the mosquitoes so they won't breeds. We have agencies responsible to eradicate the mosquitoes.

Hey Gary

I pay more than 8 grand in just real estate taxes. Damn right I want the government to treat this infestation. I already dumped any standing water on my yard, and three of my neighbor's yards. It's a town wide infestation. Now, go mulch and sing kumbaya and put an Obama sign in your front yard.

Gary, I agree with your 9:23 pm response. The mosquito infestation IS our problem but we need help in solving it and spraying would be it. Ideally, we would all clean up our properties after the spraying. Unfortunately, I have worked with the public long enough to know that getting cooperation is nearly impossible. What some call an independent streak, others may see it as utter contrariness. Several years ago I approached my neighbors to let them know I was considering installing a bat house on my property. Despite reading the information written by Mervin Tuttle I provided, they were against it. Ergo, no bat house.

I have noticed that as long-time residents move out – at least on my street – the new, younger homeowners don’t mingle. They don’t even acknowledge a greeting. Isn’t that sad?

And John Melilli, I can only wish my property tax bill were $8000. Yet I know that I have an active role to play in the success and wellbeing of my community.

We have a school teacher in town who refuses to follow the City's direction to removed a poorly constructed fence. He may know English but he missed Wood Shop. The fence leaves gaps near the ground where water pools. The smart teacher was too dumb to know you make the fence level with the grown not the air. Mosquito heaven.

He is not allowed to do that, the City wants him to take it down and regrade. Actually they want him to take it down all together because he pulled a fast one and purchased old, used, marred, half painted, half not, partially rotting fence from Ebay, let it sit in his yard for almost 2 yrs. They panels then rubber against each other and look a mess. He presented what he was putting up as NEW, it wasn't caught till it was too late and he had it up. I agree compost might be nice but I don't have a compost pile and we are not allowed near his fence because it is on 3 inches on his property.