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Podiatrist in Middletown, NJ - Expert Foot and Ankle Care, With or Without Surgery

Something's off with your feet. Maybe it's the stabbing pain that hits the second you swing your legs out of bed. Maybe it's a bunion that used to be a cosmetic nuisance and has now made every pair of shoes a negotiation. Or it's an ankle that's been swelling up after your Saturday tennis match, and you've started canceling plans because you're not sure it'll hold up.

Whatever brought you to this page, you've probably been putting it off longer than you should have. Most people do. Foot pain gets dismissed as "part of getting older" or "just something I'll have to live with" - and it rarely gets real attention until it starts stealing pieces of your day.

At NJ Sports Spine and Wellness, our podiatry team in Middletown, NJ treats the full range of foot and ankle conditions - from the chronic stuff quietly limiting you for years to the acute injuries that sideline you overnight. We offer advanced non-surgical care, which resolves the majority of cases, and when surgery is genuinely the right answer, we use minimally invasive techniques - smaller incisions, less tissue disruption, and lower risk of infection than traditional open procedures.

Let's figure out what's actually going on with your feet.

What a Podiatrist Actually Does

A podiatrist - also called a foot doctor, or in older terminology a chiropodist - is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the foot, ankle, and connected structures of the lower leg. That sounds narrow until you realize how complicated feet actually are. Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments working together every time you take a step. When something goes wrong, pinpointing which structure is really causing the problem takes some work - partly because the foot tends to compensate in ways that mask the original issue.

That's the job. Figure out what's wrong, figure out why, and build a plan to fix it. Whether the goal is calming an acute injury, correcting a long-standing biomechanical issue, or helping you stay active despite something like diabetes or arthritis, a good podiatrist designs treatment around your life - not the other way around.

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Conditions Our Middletown, NJ Podiatrist Treats

Our podiatry team handles every common foot and ankle condition, plus many of the more specialized ones most general practitioners aren't equipped for.

Pain and Inflammation

  • Plantar fasciitis - the stabbing heel pain with your first steps in the morning
  • Heel pain and heel spurs (acute and chronic)
  • Achilles tendonitis and tendon tears
  • Ball of foot pain - metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, capsulitis
  • Arch pain and arch strain
  • Top of foot pain from tendon irritation, stress, or nerve entrapment
  • Foot pain when walking with no clear cause

Structural and Bone Issues

  • Bunions - including minimally invasive bunion surgery when appropriate
  • Hammertoes and claw toes
  • Flat feet and fallen arches
  • High arches (cavus foot)
  • Stress fractures in the foot
  • Ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability
  • Foot and ankle arthritis

Sports and Overuse Injuries

  • Running-related foot pain
  • Stress fractures from training volume
  • Sports foot and ankle sprains
  • Achilles issues in athletes
  • Turf toe and other acute injuries
  • Return-to-activity programming after injury

Specialty and Chronic Care

  • Diabetic foot care and diabetic ulcer prevention
  • Neuropathy-related foot symptoms - burning feet at night, numbness, loss of sensation
  • Pediatric foot issues - in-toeing, flat feet, toe walking, Sever's disease
  • Custom orthotics for biomechanical correction

Something Hurts and I'm Not Sure What It Is

A lot of patients come in without a clear diagnosis - just a nagging ache, a swelling that won't go down, or a gait they've quietly started adjusting around. That's fine. Figuring out what's actually going on is the first half of the job, and it's one of the things our Middletown, NJ team does best.

Symptoms That Mean It's Time to See a Foot Doctor

Obvious pain is one trigger, but it's far from the only one. Call our office if you're dealing with any of these:

  • Heel pain first thing in the morning
  • Sharp pain in the heel when you put weight on it
  • Pain in the bottom of your foot that flares with walking
  • Arch pain that comes back every time you're on your feet for a while
  • Ball-of-foot pain when standing, running, or wearing certain shoes
  • Swelling in the foot or ankle that won't resolve
  • A bunion that's getting bigger, more painful, or harder to fit in shoes
  • Ingrown toenails that keep returning after home treatment
  • Numbness, tingling, or burning in your feet - especially at night
  • An injury that's not healing the way you'd expect it to
  • Diabetes plus any change in foot sensation, skin color, or wound healing
  • Any foot or ankle issue that's been around more than a couple of weeks

Early evaluation matters. Most foot problems get easier to treat the sooner we start - and harder to treat the longer you wait.

Our Approach: Non-Surgical First, Surgical When Truly Needed

Most foot and ankle conditions don't require surgery, and that's a good thing. Surgery always carries more weight and more downside than conservative care, so our philosophy is to lead with the least invasive option that can actually solve the problem - and escalate only when the evidence says we should.

Non-Surgical Treatment Options

Custom orthotics

Off-the-shelf insoles help some people and do nothing for others. Custom orthotics, fitted to your specific gait and structural issues, are a different tool entirely - especially for flat feet, high arches, plantar fasciitis, and chronic foot or knee pain with a biomechanical root cause.

LiteCure Class IV Laser Therapy

Our LiteCure laser delivers deep therapeutic light into injured tissue to reduce inflammation and support healing at the cellular level. It's one of the most effective non-invasive tools we have for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and stubborn heel pain.

Shockwave Therapy

Acoustic-wave treatment that stimulates healing in chronic soft-tissue conditions. It's become the gold standard for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis that haven't responded to standard care - and it's one of the reasons patients come to us specifically.

Physical therapy and gait retraining

A lot of foot pain isn't really about the foot. Tight calves, weak glutes, or a minor hip imbalance can steadily overload one part of the foot until something gives. Our in-house physical therapy team retrains the whole kinetic chain, not just the spot where it's hurting.

AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill

For patients recovering from foot or ankle injuries, the AlterG lets you walk or run at a fraction of your body weight - rebuilding movement confidence and conditioning without loading the healing tissue.

Chiropractic care

When foot problems connect to alignment issues further up the chain (and they often do), chiropractic adjustments reduce the compensation patterns that keep the foot overloaded.

Manual therapy and soft-tissue work

Hands-on techniques - including instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization, cupping, and targeted massage - release restrictions around the foot and ankle that contribute to ongoing pain.

Ice and NormaTec compression therapy

For acute injuries and flare-ups, we use on-site ice compression and NormaTec pneumatic compression to speed recovery and reduce swelling.

Bracing, taping, and activity modification

Sometimes the answer is giving the tissue structural support and time. We'll show you what to do - and, just as important, what to stop doing in the meantime.

Diabetic foot care programs

Ongoing monitoring, preventive exams, and early intervention for patients with diabetes - focused on catching problems before they become emergencies.

Minimally Invasive Surgical Options

When surgery is the right call - and for some conditions, it genuinely is - our podiatrist uses minimally invasive techniques whenever the anatomy allows. These approaches typically use smaller incisions, disrupt less surrounding tissue, and carry lower infection risk than traditional open surgery.

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Procedures available include:

  • Minimally invasive bunion surgery
  • Hammertoe correction
  • Plantar fascia release when conservative care hasn't worked
  • Achilles tendon repair
  • Stress fracture stabilization
  • Ankle ligament repair
  • Permanent ingrown toenail correction
  • Neuroma excision for cases that haven't responded to non-surgical care

Here's the honest framing: most of our patients never need surgery. Our goal is always to exhaust effective conservative options first, because the best procedure is often the one you don't end up needing. But if you're one of the patients who does need it, you want it done by a podiatrist using modern techniques - and one who will walk you through exactly why it's the right call before anything gets scheduled.

Why Patients Choose NJ Sports Spine and Wellness for Podiatry

Appointments

Same-Day Appointments

When you can barely walk without wincing, "we can see you in four weeks" isn't an answer. We offer same-day appointments for both new and existing patients whenever the schedule allows, because foot pain doesn't politely wait its turn.

Generalists

A Podiatrist Who's Part of a Full Multidisciplinary Team

You're not just getting a foot doctor. You're getting a foot doctor who works alongside our chiropractors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, acupuncturists, and pain management specialists - all in the same building, on the same chart, working from the same plan. That matters because foot problems rarely live in isolation. If your heel pain is really connected to tight calves or a hip restriction, we don't need to send you somewhere else to figure that out.

Technology

Advanced In-House Technology

We've invested in the tools that actually move the needle: LiteCure Class IV laser, shockwave therapy, DRX9000 spinal decompression, AlterG anti-gravity treadmill, NormaTec compression, and on-site X-ray and diagnostic ultrasound. You get same-visit answers - not a two-week wait for imaging at a different facility.

Plan

Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

When surgery is needed, we use modern techniques with smaller incisions and less tissue disruption. For bunions, hammertoes, and chronic plantar fasciitis in particular, it's a meaningful difference.

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A Treatment Plan With an Actual Finish Line

When surgery is needed, we use modern techniques with smaller incisions and less tissue disruption. For bunions, hammertoes, and chronic plantar fasciitis in particular, it's a meaningful difference.

Families

Patients Who Stay With Us - and Bring Their Families

Take a look at our reviews. The same theme shows up over and over: staff who know patients by name, providers who listen, a team that genuinely cares about outcomes. That's the culture.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Your first podiatry appointment at our Middletown, NJ office is a real conversation. We'll go through when your symptoms started, what makes them better or worse, what shoes you wear, how active you are, and what you've tried already. Then we'll do a thorough physical exam - looking at your gait, range of motion, foot structure, skin, nails, and relevant joints. If imaging would clarify what's going on, we can usually do it on the spot.

From there, we'll explain in plain English what we think is happening and walk you through your treatment options. You'll leave knowing exactly what the plan is, what it involves, and what realistic improvement looks like for someone in your situation.

No pressure. No unnecessary upsells. Just a clear path forward.

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Book Your Podiatry Appointment in Middletown, NJ

If you've been dealing with foot pain, a nagging ankle, or a bunion that's getting worse - let's take a look. Most foot problems get harder to treat the longer they go on, and most of the non-surgical options work better the earlier we catch them.

Call our Middletown, NJ office at (908) 866-7246 to schedule. Same-day appointments available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For anything that's more than a passing ache. Primary care physicians are excellent generalists, but foot and ankle conditions have a lot of subtlety - biomechanical causes, overlapping symptoms, and treatments that depend on getting the diagnosis exactly right. If your foot or ankle pain has lasted more than a couple of weeks, keeps returning, or is affecting what you can do day to day, a podiatrist is the right next step. You don't need a referral to book with us.

Probably not. The majority of bunions respond to non-surgical treatment - well-fit orthotics, shoe modifications, padding, physical therapy, and in some cases laser or shockwave therapy to calm the surrounding inflammation. Surgery is considered when conservative care hasn't reduced the pain enough, or when the bunion is interfering significantly with your ability to walk or wear normal shoes. When it is the right call, we use minimally invasive techniques whenever the anatomy allows.

It depends on how long you've had it and how severe it is. For new or mild cases, a combination of stretching, custom orthotics, taping, and activity modification often resolves it within a few weeks. For chronic cases that haven't responded to standard care, the strongest results we see are with shockwave therapy and LiteCure laser, paired with targeted physical therapy for the calf and foot. Plantar fascia release surgery is a last-resort option for a small percentage of stubborn cases.

Yes - and frankly, if you have diabetes, a podiatrist should be a standing part of your care team. Small foot problems can escalate quickly with diabetes, so ongoing monitoring matters. Our Middletown, NJ podiatry team provides diabetic foot evaluations, ulcer prevention, routine nail and skin care, and wound treatment for diabetic patients.

No. You can schedule directly with our office. If you already have imaging, bloodwork, or records from another provider, bring them along - it makes your first visit more efficient - but none of that is required to book.

Latest News in Middletown, NJ

New Tenant Revealed For Former Big Lots Store In Middletown

A gym called Iron Revolution plans to open in the former Big Lots store at Town Brook Commons in Middletown, located at 754 Rt. 35.This is the shopping center where the Middletown Stop & Shop and Kohl’s are located. There's also an Orangetheory and Power Core Studio in that shopping complex.Iron Fitness started with their first location on Rt. 9 in Howell, and their Middletown location will be their second. Their Middletown gym will be much larger than their existing Howell site, although they have plans to expand the...

A gym called Iron Revolution plans to open in the former Big Lots store at Town Brook Commons in Middletown, located at 754 Rt. 35.

This is the shopping center where the Middletown Stop & Shop and Kohl’s are located. There's also an Orangetheory and Power Core Studio in that shopping complex.

Iron Fitness started with their first location on Rt. 9 in Howell, and their Middletown location will be their second. Their Middletown gym will be much larger than their existing Howell site, although they have plans to expand their Howell gym.

An employee at the Howell Iron Fitness said they have no set date for when they will open in Middletown, only that they're "hoping to open by the end of the year."

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They're aiming to open in Middletown in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to Iron Revolution's Instagram account.

Iron Revolution will open a 28,045-square-foot gym inside the former Big Lots, which has sat empty for almost two years now. Big Lots went bankrupt in 2024, and all their stores closed that year.

Membership at Iron Revolution is $89.99/month if you sign up for a year-long membership, $99.99/month if you pay monthly and they also have $20 daily guest passes and $70 weekly guest passes, according to the Iron Revolution website.

“We are incredibly proud and excited to bring our second Iron Revolution location to Middletown, NJ,” Raymond Fennell, the gym’s owner, told the Real Estate NJ news site. “Iron Revolution of Middletown will be a world-class 28,045-square-foot fitness destination featuring top-of-the-line equipment, an unmatched training environment and premium recovery amenities designed to create an exceptional experience for our members. Our goal is not simply to open another gym, but to have a positive impact on people’s lives and create a facility that our members are proud to be a part of for years to come.”

Middletown South 2026 Football Preview

MIDDLETOWN, NJ -- The Middletown South football team will open its 2026 season on Thursday, Aug. 27 at Cherokee High School.Coach Marc Tomo's team went 4-7 last year and will have to replace Class of 2026 quarterback Luca Donofrio after he threw for 12 touchdown passes last season.Senior Jack Schneider will take the reins at quarterback after playing minimal snaps last season behind Donofrio.Sign Up for FREE Middletown NewsletterGet local news you can trust in your inbox.Senior Justin Rosat...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ -- The Middletown South football team will open its 2026 season on Thursday, Aug. 27 at Cherokee High School.

Coach Marc Tomo's team went 4-7 last year and will have to replace Class of 2026 quarterback Luca Donofrio after he threw for 12 touchdown passes last season.

Senior Jack Schneider will take the reins at quarterback after playing minimal snaps last season behind Donofrio.

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Senior Justin Rosato returns as the Eagles’ starting running back for the third consecutive season in the power spread offense after rushing for 926 yards and nine TDs on his way to Second Team All-Shore honors in 2025. The Eagles are also expecting junior Connor Leon to contribute in the backfield.

Senior Owen Maguire returns as a three-year starter at wideout after catching 30 passes for 396 yards and two touchdowns last season, earning Second Team All-Class A North honors. Senior Luke Picariello also returns as a starter after catching five passes for 47 yards in 2025.

Senior Anthony Bennett (6-2, 225) returns at tight end after catching three passes for 47 yards last season, when he served primarily as a blocker.

The Eagles return two starters along the offensive line in senior tackle Brendan Roudi (6-5, 295) and senior guard Marcus Rayson (6-2, 250). Junior Ryan Menditto (6-0, 220) and sophomore Will Renschler (6-6, 225) will fill the opposite guard and tackle positions, while sophomore Ryan Rosato (5-10, 230) could be the new starting center.

The Eagles return seven starters on defense, including senior Beckett White (6-1, 220) a lineman who made four sacks in 2025, earning Second Team All-Class A North honors.

Bennett returns at outside linebacker after totaling 26 tackles and four sacks last season, when he was Second Team All-Class A North. Junior Shawn Menditto will start at the opposite outside linebacker position. Leon will play inside linebacker, accompanied by senior Ryan Kraft.

Four starters return in the Middletown South secondary: Seniors Mike Mullane, Ryan Cerminaro and Rosato each enter their third season as starters, while senior Ryan McCarthy also returns after starting last season.

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH 2026 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

8/27 at Cherokee9/4 at Rumson-Fair Haven9/10 Freehold Township9/18 Shore9/26 at Manasquan10/2 Holmdel10/16 at Marlboro10/23 at Matawan11/26 Middletown North

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The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center to Hold Auditions for "Gypsy"

originally published: 08/24/2026(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the will hold auditions for Gypsy on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Callbacks will be on Thursday, September 3rd from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. All roles are available.Regarded by many theatre professionals as the finest musical ever created, Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America in the 1920s and 30s...

originally published: 08/24/2026

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the will hold auditions for Gypsy on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Callbacks will be on Thursday, September 3rd from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. All roles are available.

Regarded by many theatre professionals as the finest musical ever created, Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart and sophistication.

Gypsy features a Book by Arthur Laurents; Music by Jule Styne; and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. It was suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee.

The production will take place across two weeks from October 16-25, 2026. The Production Team includes Director KATHY CONNOLLY, Musical Director NICK JUPINKA, andChoreographer SAMANTHA AMARAL.

Rehearsals will start on or around September 8: Mon, Tue, Thur and Sat Evenings

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AUDITION INFORMATION - Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided or please bring tracks for your selection. Callbacks will take place on Sep 3. Dance auditions will be at the Callbacks.

PLEASE EMAIL auditionmac@gmail.com FOR AN AUDITION TIME and with any questions.We will accept self tape submissions. However, you must be available for Callbacks.

LOCATION: Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street, Middletown, New Jersey).

ROLES: All Roles Available

MAMA ROSE 30-50, Vocal Range (Mezzo Soprano with strong belt): Overbearing. Charismatic. Powerful. Strong. Suffocating. Aggressive. Domineering. Pushy. Ambitious. Loving. Longing. Survivor. Brassy. Stage Mother. Driven.

LOUISE 18+, Vocal Range (Mezzo-Soprano): Initially shy and introverted, she ultimately becomes a star. She is a quiet, intelligent young woman who has none of her younger sister June’s natural ability to put on a show. When she is thrust into a burlesque show by her mother, she transforms into a legendary stripper.

JUNE 18+ Vocal Range (Mezzo Soprano with a high belt): Although she is in her mid-teens, Dainty June is a gifted and willful young woman, who ultimately refuses to continue perpetuating the “baby doll” persona she has carried with her since she was a young girl. Strong Dancer.

HERBIE 40-50, Vocal Range(Baritone): Candy salesman and Rose’s manager. Has a heart of gold, but also has the power to defend the people he loves.

TULSA 18+, Vocal Range (Baritone): An ambitious, charismatic dreamer. Tulsa is a born performer, who has the presence and talent to command the stage by himself. Strong, athletic dancer (especially Tap).

YOUNG LOUISE 12-15, Vocal Range (Mezzo-Soprano): Young Louise struggles with the family’s focus on show business, as she is awkward and painfully shy. Possesses a hidden strength that is often overshadowed by the presence of her extroverted younger sister. A strong singer and dancer.

BABY JUNE 12-15, Vocal Range (Mezzo Soprano): Savvy and outgoing, Baby June is the perfect child star, eager and extroverted. Has a strong, bright voice and the ability to carry solo singing. Strong dance skills, including a background in ballet and gymnastics.

TESSIE TURA 20-50, Vocal Range(Mezzo Soprano): A professional stripper whose “gimmick” is being a ballerina. Ballet skills optional.

MAZEPPA 20-50, Vocal Range (Mezzo Soprano): She is a brash and ballsy burlesque performer whose “gimmick” is that she plays the trumpet while she strips. Trumpet player optional.

ELECTRA 20-50, Vocal Range (Mezzo Soprano): She is a burlesque performer whose gimmick is that her costume is covered in light bulbs.

UNCLE JOCKO 20-40, (Non-Singing): Vaudeville master of ceremonies at a weekly kiddee talent show. Hates stage mothers.

AGNES 18-25, Vocal Range (Mezzo-Soprano): Agnes is a member of Madame Rose’s Toreadorables and one of the girls who Rose recruits to be in the act she threw together for Louise. Agnes is thrilled at the prospect of being an actress. A young, comedic character who sings and moves well.

POP 50-70: Pop is Mama Rose’s father, who never believed that his daughter or her girls would amount to anything. He is a pragmatist, religious and unforgiving. While this is a non-singing role the actor will likely sing in the ensemble and double with additional ensemble roles.

Middletown: West Nile Virus Prompts Mosquito Control Operation in Port Monmouth and Belford

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Residents in the Port Monmouth and Belford sections of Middletown should be aware of a mosquito control operation scheduled for the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 27, after mosquitoes collected locally tested positive for West Nile virus.The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners announced that the Monmouth County Office of Mosquito Control will conduct a community-wide adult mosquito control treatment between 4 and 6 a.m. on Aug. 27, weather permitting.The treatment area in...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Residents in the Port Monmouth and Belford sections of Middletown should be aware of a mosquito control operation scheduled for the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 27, after mosquitoes collected locally tested positive for West Nile virus.

The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners announced that the Monmouth County Office of Mosquito Control will conduct a community-wide adult mosquito control treatment between 4 and 6 a.m. on Aug. 27, weather permitting.

The treatment area includes residential streets east of Wilson Avenue, north of the Henry Hudson Trail and west of Ware Creek.

The operation is part of the county's proactive ongoing mosquito surveillance and response program, which monitors mosquito populations and tests mosquito samples for mosquito-borne viruses. When infected mosquitoes are identified, targeted adult mosquito control operations may be conducted to reduce the number of mosquitoes capable of transmitting disease.

West Nile virus is the most commonly reported mosquito-borne disease in New Jersey. It is primarily maintained in a cycle involving mosquitoes and birds, but infected mosquitoes can transmit the virus to people and other animals when they bite.

The timing of the Middletown treatment is significant because late summer is the period when West Nile virus activity is generally at its highest. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that most West Nile virus infections occur during the summer and fall, with transmission particularly concentrated from July through September.

Importantly, finding West Nile virus in mosquitoes does not mean that everyone in the treatment area has been exposed to the virus or that residents will become ill. Rather, positive mosquito samples provide public health officials with evidence of virus activity in the local mosquito population and help guide mosquito-control decisions.

Most people infected with West Nile virus do not develop symptoms. About one in five infected people develop a febrile illness that can include fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea or rash. A much smaller percentage develop serious illness affecting the nervous system.

During Thursday's operation, mosquito-control personnel will apply Duet, a mosquito-control product, using Ultra Low Volume (ULV) sprayers mounted in the bed of a pickup truck.

ULV mosquito control involves dispersing a very small amount of product in fine droplets designed to target adult mosquitoes. The county uses this type of treatment as one component of an integrated mosquito-management program.

The county's mosquito-control program also addresses mosquitoes before they become adults. Its website notes that inspectors can identify mosquito breeding areas and that the county treats certain standing-water habitats with larvicides. For example, the county treats some stormwater catch basins with Bti, a larvicide designed to target mosquito larvae.

Residents can also request an inspection of their property. County mosquito-control inspectors can look for standing water and mosquito larvae and, when appropriate, treat the habitat or work with residents to eliminate the source.

Residents who would like to request an inspection can contact the Monmouth County Office of Mosquito Control at 732-542-3630.

The county's mosquito-control schedule and maps page provides information about scheduled operations, treatment areas and mosquito-control resources.

While countywide mosquito-control operations are an important part of the response, health officials emphasize that residents can play a significant role by eliminating places where mosquitoes can reproduce.

Mosquitoes can lay eggs in relatively small amounts of standing water. Residents should regularly check their properties for containers or objects capable of holding water, including buckets, flowerpot saucers, children's toys, clogged gutters, discarded containers and other outdoor items.

New Jersey health and environmental officials have urged residents to eliminate standing water around their homes and seek assistance from their county mosquito-control agency when mosquito problems persist.

“Monmouth County is taking proactive measures to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses by continuously monitoring mosquito populations and using targeted treatments,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Residents can also request an inspection of their property to identify standing water where mosquito larvae may be present. If larvae are found, our inspectors will treat the water or work to eliminate the source. To schedule an inspection, please call the Office of Mosquito Control at 732-542-3630.”

Commissioner Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services, noted that West Nile virus activity typically increases from mid-summer into early fall.

“West Nile virus activity typically peaks from mid-July through September,” Kiley said. “Residents can protect themselves by using insect repellent and wearing long-sleeve shirts and long pants when outdoors. They can also help prevent mosquitoes from breeding by regularly emptying containers and other items on their property that collect standing water.”

The CDC recommends using an EPA-registered insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants when outdoors, and taking steps to keep mosquitoes outside by using intact screens on windows and doors or air conditioning. Limiting exposure during periods when mosquitoes are most active can also reduce the chance of being bitten.

Residents should also remember that mosquito activity does not end when the county's treatment operation is completed. The county describes mid-August and September as peak periods for West Nile virus activity and continues mosquito surveillance throughout the season.

New Jersey's Department of Health maintains statewide surveillance of mosquito-borne diseases and mosquito testing, with weekly 2026 reports tracking West Nile virus and other vector-borne pathogens detected throughout the state.

For residents of Port Monmouth and Belford, Thursday morning's operation is a targeted public-health response to confirmed West Nile virus activity in locally collected mosquitoes. Residents can further reduce risk by eliminating standing water, using appropriate insect repellent and taking precautions when spending time outdoors during mosquito season.

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Upcoming Events At Leonardo State Marina

Your local access point to Raritan Bay is offering an increasing number of community events:Updated Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 8:58 pm ET(Shutterstock)(NJ DEP)MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Leonardo State Marina is starting to offer more and more community events:This Saturday, they are leading a guided kayak trip out into Raritan Bay (slots are already filled up). But so much more is planned:Pirate Day - Saturday, September 19 Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day, maytees! Join the crew of the Leonardo St...

Your local access point to Raritan Bay is offering an increasing number of community events:

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 8:58 pm ET

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Leonardo State Marina is starting to offer more and more community events:

This Saturday, they are leading a guided kayak trip out into Raritan Bay (slots are already filled up). But so much more is planned:

Pirate Day - Saturday, September 19 Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day, maytees! Join the crew of the Leonardo State Marina Nature Center as we embark on a day filled with Pirate crafts, treasure hunts, and fun pirate stories! Free and fun for all ages Crafts inside all day Treasure Hunt at 12:30 pm for kids of all ages Pirates work in rain or shine!

In late September, they will offer seashell jewelry-making classes for kids and adults alike:

Seashell Jewelry Class, 10 a.m. Sept. 26

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Learn how to make cute jewelry pieces from some of your favorite beach shells!

All Ages Class: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.All Ages Class: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.Adult-only Class: 2-3 p.m.

$5 per person; pay on day of program (Cash preferred).Must register in advance: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../70A0548ACAF2AA0FC1...Supplies providedParent/Guardian presence required for under 16 years old

Held at the Leonardo State Marina Nature Center: 105 Concord Ave, Leonardo, NJ 07737

The Nature Center (Office of Nature and Interpretive Programming) is the small building inland from the Marina Office. You may park in the large center lot across Concord Ave. Please do not park on grass in front of the marina office or nature center. Questions or concerns? Reach out to NJ DEP naturalist saylor.whiteman@dep.nj.gov

Get ready to get spooky, because the annual Halloween Festival at Leonardo State Marina is returning on Saturday, October 17 from 12pm-4pm! Free family fun will include a kid’s costume contest, a pet costume contest, prizes, games, crafts, goodies, and more! Want to help out at this event? Reach out to saylor.whiteman@dep.nj.gov for more information.

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