Spend a relaxing morning by the water at the 38th Annual Kid’s Fishing Contest on
Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Scotland Run Park in Clayton.
This long-standing tradition offers kids 18 and under a chance to enjoy the outdoors,
practice their fishing skills, and take part in a friendly competition. The contest includes both boating and non-boating categories. Participants must bring their own rod and reel—only one per person may be used—and those 16 and older must have a valid fishing license. All uninjured fish should be safely returned to the lake. The final weigh-in will take place at 11:30 AM. Admission is free, and registration opens August 7. Whether it’s their first time casting a line or they’ve been fishing for years, this event is a great way for kids to connect with nature and the community.
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Identification: Medium-sized mosquito with dark scales and distinctive white banding on the legs.
Habitat: Found along coastal marshes, salt flats, and brackish wetlands—especially near the Jersey Shore.
Behavior: Very aggressive biter, active during dawn and dusk. Can travel up to 20 miles inland in search of hosts.
Health Risks: While not a major disease vector, its abundance and range make it a significant nuisance and contributor to regional biting pressure.
Identification: Small brown mosquito with a rounded abdomen and pale banding on its legs.
Habitat: Prefers polluted, stagnant water such as storm drains, old containers, and rain barrels—especially in urban and suburban areas.
Behavior: Nighttime biter; often enters homes and bites while people sleep.
Health Risks: Primary vector for West Nile virus in New Jersey. Also known to carry St. Louis encephalitis and other arboviruses.
Identification: Dark mosquito with a silver-scaled thorax and narrow body.
Aedes triseriatus (Eastern Tree Hole Mosquito) Habitat: Breeds in natural containers like tree holes and artificial ones like tires and buckets in shaded woodlands and backyards.
Behavior: Active during the day; females are aggressive and target mammals, including humans.
Health Risks: Primary vector of La Crosse encephalitis, which can be especially dangerous for children.
Identification: Brown mosquito with four dark spots on each wing and a distinctive resting posture (body angled away from surface).
Habitat: Clean, slow-moving freshwater sources like ponds, lakes, and forested wetlands.
Behavior: Bites at dusk and dawn; rests indoors or in cool, damp areas.
Health Risks: Historically a malaria vector, though not a current threat in New Jersey. Still contributes to nuisance biting in rural and semi-rural areas.
Residents of Washington Township may face seasonal threats from mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis, as well as tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Anaplasmosis. Managing mosquito and tick activity is essential to protect both residents and pets.
To mitigate these risks, local authorities and residents are encouraged to:
Eliminate standing water in birdbaths, gutters, and containers to disrupt mosquito breeding grounds.
Wear insect repellent and protective clothing when spending time outdoors, especially during dawn and dusk.
Utilize professional mosquito and tick control services to treat residential properties and communal areas.
Washington Township experiences warm, humid summers and cold winters, with mosquito and tick activity typically increasing in late spring and continuing through early fall. Rainfall and irrigation can lead to standing water, providing breeding grounds for mosquitoes, while ticks are most active in spring and autumn, particularly in wooded and grassy areas.
Mosquitoes and Proximity to Water Features: Lakes, ponds, and wetlands in and around Washington Township contribute to higher mosquito populations during warmer months.
Ticks and Dense Vegetation: Forested trails, overgrown yards, and shaded areas offer ideal habitats for ticks during their peak seasons.
