Positive mosquito pools for West Nile Virus were collected from traps near Webster Park, and W. Como Ave. The tests from Webster Park were confirmed on August 27th by the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory and again on August 31st by our staff. The test from W. Como Ave. was confirmed August 31st by our staff. Due to these positive West Nile Virus mosquito pools, our Vector Control Program will be treating in Clintonville on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 3:30 am- 7:00am.
The boundaries for the first treatment on September 11th are as follows:
Henderson Road and Cooke Road to the North
- Broadway to the South
Indianola Ave. to the East
The Olentangy River to the West
The boundaries for the second treatment on September 11th are as follows:
- Broadway to the North
Olentangy St. to the South
The railroad tracks to the East
The Olentangy River to the West
A press release and spray map was issued Wednesday, September 5th, 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.
Regards,
Keith L. Krinn, RS, MA, DAAS, CPHA
Environmental Health Division Administrator
