Fathead Minnows

 Mosquitoes lay their eggs in moist areas, such as standing water.  The eggs become larvae that remain in the water until the adults mature and fly off. Fathead minnows help provide control by eating the mosquito larvae before they emerge into adult mosquitoes.  In order to use the minnows effectively, they should be stocked in areas that have a minimum of 8? to 12? of water.  It is not necessary to stock streams & rivers as mosquitoes generally do not lay eggs in moving water.  If fish are already present in the water body of concern, it is not necessary to add Fathead minnows, as the existing fish population should provide appropriate control. If you have an area that you think would support fish and help control the mosquito population, you can place an order with The Rockland County Mosquito Control Program for some minnows.

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 

To Order online, click here
To Mail or Fax form, click here

Please mail, fax, call or submit your orders by April 8, 2011.

There is no charge for the fish.

PICKUP IS SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011 AT THE ROCKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, MECHANICS GARAGE BAY, 50 SANATORIUM ROAD, POMONA, FROM 10AM ? 2 PM ONLY!!!
Directions: Route 45 to Sanatorium Rd.  Follow the "Free Dunk/Fish" signs.

(Circumstances beyond our control may arise so we suggest that you call on Friday, April 15th between 9:00am-4:00pm to ensure that the fish giveaway will take place as scheduled.) 

We will provide the fish in a sealed bag for transport. 
Please bring a bucket or container to place bag in for support. 
FISH MUST BE RELEASED WITHIN ROCKLAND COUNTY.

Note: Care should be taken not to stock fish in fishless waters that may be used by amphibians (frogs and salamanders) for breeding.
 

2011 Fathead Minnow
Order Form

Name:

Address:

Daytime Phone: ex: 123-456-7890

E-Mail:

Please give a general description of the area that you wish to stock fish in.

Nearest Cross Street:
 

Type of area (swamp, woodland pool, etc.):
 

Approximate size of area:
 

Are there currently any fish at this location?  Yes   No   Don't Know

Are there currently any frogs or salamanders at this location?  Yes   No   Don't Know
 
Have you participated in this program before?  Yes  No

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