Rockland County Offers Free Mosquito Dunks and Minnows to Fight Summer Mosquitoes

Published

4 weeks ago

April 19, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is giving residents two free tools to fight mosquitoes:

1. Mosquito Dunks®

Donut-shaped tablets placed in standing water
Kill mosquito larvae before they become biting adults
Safe for use in:
- Unused/covered pools
- Hot tubs
- Other stagnant water containers

2. Fathead minnows

Small fish that eat mosquito larvae (up to ~200 per day each)
Good for:
- Unused pools
- Ornamental ponds
- Water sources with at least 8 inches of water

How to get Mosquito Dunks

Pickup location: Robert L. Yeager Health Complex (Pomona)
Appointment required
To request:
- Call: 845-364-3173
- Email: wnv@co.rockland.ny.us
Bring a completed Mosquito Dunk Order Form to pickup

Minnow giveaway details

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 4:30–6:00 PM
Location: 50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona
Reservation required (call or reserve online)
⚠️ Must be used within Rockland County (permitting rules)

What residents should do

Even if you don’t pick these up, the most effective step is simple:

Check your yard weekly
Dump or remove anything holding water (buckets, tarps, gutters, planters, etc.)

Why it matters

These efforts help prevent mosquito-borne illnesses (like West Nile virus), which spread through standing-water breeding.

Rockland County Hosting Accessible Fun Day at RCC on May 15

Published

5 days ago

May 13, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Rockland County Office for People with Disabilities is inviting residents to attend its annual Accessible Fun Day on Friday, May 15, 2026.

The free community event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse on the campus of Rockland Community College, located at 145 College Road in Suffern.

The event will feature:

Adaptive sports
Arts and crafts
Music
Family-friendly activities
And more

Admission and parking are free. Walk-ins are welcome, though registration is encouraged.

For more information, call 845-364-3980 or email rcopwd@co.rockland.ny.us.

Report Litterbugs in Rockland County Through Keep Rockland Beautiful Program

Published

1 week ago

May 9, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Littering is illegal and can result in fines for those who commit the offense. Some litterbugs simply need to be informed and reminded that littering — whether deliberate or unintentional — can end with a personal commitment to stop.

The Keep Rockland Beautiful Report-A-Litterbug Program encourages the public to report people who litter in an effort to help make Rockland County’s roadways cleaner. The program provides every individual with an opportunity to be an active participant in reducing litter.

If you see someone littering from their car, or trash blowing out from the back of a truck, the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office will send the vehicle owner a warning letter based on your report to Keep Rockland Beautiful.

To report a litterbug, visit: Keep Rockland Beautiful Report-A-Litterbug Program