A Fish Story: Free Mosquito-Eating Minnows in Rockland County

Have you seen the signs posted all over Rockland County? These intriguing postings are located on many exit ramps of the Palisades Interstate Parkway and on most major roads throughout the County. All are advertising Free Mosquito-Eating Fish?

I only wish that I could come up with an advertising campaign this compelling! Of course, it has the word "free," which always helps, and "mosquito-eating fish," which is kind of mysterious. So, I simply had to investigate further.

What I found is that the County of Rockland is offering free Fathead Minnows to county residents. Apparently, mosquitoes like to lay eggs, which turn into larvae, in moist areas of standing water. The larvae eventually mature into mosquitoes with wings that annoy and attack us at barbecues. But, a favorite meal of fathead minnows happens to be mosquito larvae. Rockland County is advising residents to place these free fish in areas with a minimum of 8" to 12" of standing water (not streams or rivers). These heroic fish, the plan is, will help control the County's pesky mosquito population.

Please read below or visit the Rockland County Web site for more information:

ROCKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM
50 Sanatorium Road, Bldg D
Pomona, NY 10970
Phone (845) 364-3173
Fax (845) 364-2025
www.co.rockland.ny.us/WNV/default.htm

Please submit your orders by April 4, 2008.

There is no charge for the fish.

PICKUP IS SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2008 AT THE ROCKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, MECHANICS GARAGE BAY, 50 SANATORIUM ROAD, POMONA, FROM 10AM - 2 PM ONLY!!!

We will provide the fish in a sealed bag for transport.
Please bring a bucket or container to place bag in for support.

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