Mosquito Spraying Scheduled

Franklin County Public Health has been actively trapping mosquitoes throughout Franklin County since mid-May. In order to reduce the number of adult mosquitoes, Franklin County Public Health will be spraying:

Tuesday, September 4 – all due to West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes

  • Dublin (West)
  • Gahanna (North and West)

 

Wednesday, September 5 – all due to West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes

  • Madison Township
  • Canal Winchester
  • Groveport
  • Prairie Township (South)

 

Thursday, September 6

  • Grove City (South) – due to high mosquito counts
  • Norwich Township – due to West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes
  • Hilliard (East) – due to West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes
  • Obetz – due to West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes

 

Spraying will begin around 8:30 p.m. (weather permitting).

Detailed maps of the areas that will be sprayed can be found on our Mosquito Website. Residents are encouraged to visit the web site often for spray maps and other mosquito information.

It is a good reminder for residents to take precautionary steps to protect themselves and their families.

  • Wear insect repellant containing DEET (follow package directions).
  • Limit outdoor activity at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
  • Eliminate all standing water around your home (mosquitoes breed in water and it doesn’t take much time).

To report mosquito problem areas in your community, complete a service request form on our mosquito website. A message can also be left at (614) 525-BITE (2483). This is a voice mail system and all calls will be returned within one business day.

Residents of the City of Columbus should call 311.