WINTER SEASON ITEMS

  During the winter season, snow and ice may collect on the sidewalks and streets in front of your home or business. Please use caution while walking or driving during these conditions, and always remember to keep the sidewalks in front of your business or home and

going up to your home or business location.

Hainesport Township Code - section 132-7 (C) 1, requires that the sidewalks and

public access paths shall be made safely passable within 24 hours of the end of any storm.

PLEASE be courteous to your neighbors and/or customers !! 

RADON INFORMATION

Radon has been identified as the second leading cause of lung cancer in the

United States, resulting in approximately 21,000 deaths per year.

500 of those deaths are from the New Jersey area, and January

has been designated as Radon Action Month , remember to test your home for radon

and radon reduction systems can be easily installed where needed. For additional

information contact the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's

Radon Program at (800) 648 - 0394 or www.njradon.org 

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TIPS ON MOSQUITO CONTROL

The Burlington County Health Department and the Burlington County Mosquito Division

offer these tips on the controlling of the Mosquitoes around the home and communities.

There are 63 species of mosquitoes found in New Jersey, and not only are they an annoyance,

but some have the ability to spread disease. In light of the introduction of West Nile Virus through mosquitoes this past fall,

it is time to take action and do your part. 

The single most effective way to control mosquitoes around the home

is to remove all standing water.

• Empty and discard empty paint cans, buckets, old tires, tin cans, etc.

• Change water in bird baths, fountains, etc. twice a week

• Clean clogged rain gutters - check them often

•  Aerate ornamental ponds ( water gardens ) or stock with goldfish.

• Empty watering cans, flower pots, ceramic pots, torn over wheelbarrows.

• Drill holes in bottom of recycling containers

• Landscape so that no water collects on property

 FOCUS ON BACKYARD POOLS

During the swimming season there are numerous complaints that are checked into by the

  Burlington County Health Department regarding stagnant swimming pools. They offer these

guidelines to control mosquito breeding in a backyard pool.

• Maintain swimming pools with appropriate chemicals and circulate water daily.

• Remove leaf debris regularly as leaves provide shelter for larvae.

• Maintain adequate chemical residuals.

• Use a biological pesticide in your pool if you will be away and cannot maintain the pool.

( i.e., Bti Briquettes, Mosquito Dunks )

• Do not let water accumulate in swimming pool covers - elevate covers in the center with flotation devices to prevent ponding.

• Remove or fill-in pools that will not be used.

• Empty or cover tots swimming/wading pools when not in use.

For questions regarding pools, contact the Burlington County Health Department

Phone (609) 265-5515

For Questions regarding additional information about mosquito control, contact the

Burlington County Mosquito Division

Phone (609) 265-5064