A Positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus was collected from a trap near Webster Park. The test from Webster Park was confirmed on August 9th by the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory. Due to this positive West Nile Virus mosquito pool, our Vector Control Program will be treating in Clintonville on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 3:30 am- 6:40 am.
The boundaries for the treatment are as follows:
Hollenback Rd. & Acton Rd. to the North
Oakland Park Ave. & Kenworth Rd. to the South
Granden Rd. & Fredonia Ave. to the East
The Olentangy River to the West
A press release and spray map was issued Monday, August 12th, 2019 it is attached here and the link to the on-line treatment map is attached to that. At this moment all requests to opt out of mosquito treatment will be honored that have already been filed.
The positive West Nile Virus pool does serve as a reminder for us to continue protecting ourselves from mosquito bites and to eliminate stagnant water from our properties including places such as gutters, rain barrels, and bird baths. One can also protect themselves from mosquito bites by using insect repellents and by minimizing their time spent outside during the late evening and early morning hours. Please let Ryan Younge, RS, the Vector Control Program Manager, know if you would like to discuss in further detail our mosquito reduction activities planned in Clintonville this week. His e-mail address is rtyounge@columbus.gov and his phone number is 614.645.6153.
Regards,
Keith L. Krinn, RS, MA, DAAS, CPHA
Environmental Health Division Administrator
