A Positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus was collected from a trap near Colerain Elementary School and a trap near W. Como Ave. The test was confirmed on August 20th by our staff. Due to this positive West Nile Virus mosquito pool, our Vector Control Program will be treating in Clintonville on Friday, August 28, 2020 from 3:30 am- 7:00 am.
The boundaries for the first treatment are as follows:
- Wetmore Rd. to the North
- Cooke Rd. to the South
- The railroad tracks to the East
- High St. to the West
The boundaries for the second treatment are as follows:
- North Broadway to the North
- Neil Ave. and Tulane Rd. to the South
- High St. to the East
- The Olentangy River to the West
A press release and spray map was issued Friday, August 21, 2020 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.
