FROM THE COLUMBUS HEALTH DEPT:
There were three separate positive mosquito pools for West Nile Virus collected from traps near Colerain Elementary School, Webster Park and W. Como Ave. These tests were confirmed Monday, July 9th, by our staff. Due to these positive West Nile Virus mosquito pools, our Vector Control Program will be treating in Clintonville, weather permitting, on Thursday, July 12th and Friday July 13th from 3:30 am-6:15 am.
The boundaries for the treatments on July 12th are as follows:
Henderson Road and Cooke Road to the North
North Broadway to the South
Indianola Ave. to the East
SR 315 and the Olentangy River to the West
The boundaries for this second treatment ON July 12th are as follows:
North Broadway to the North
West Tulane Rd. to the South
High Street to the East
SR 315 and the Olentangy River to the West
The boundaries for the treatment on July 13th are as follows:
Morse Road to the North
Henderson Road and Cooke Road to the South
Indianola Ave. to the East
SR 315 and the Olentangy River to the West
A press release and spray map was issued Tuesday, June 10, 2018 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 pools do 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 isrtyounge@columbus.gov and his phone number is 614.645.6153.
