Mosquito Control Program
Mosquito-borne Disease
Mosquitoes can carry diseases that are spread to man and animals. These diseases are sometimes fatal. In Ohio mosquitoes may be infected with the virus that causes one of these diseases:
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La Crosse Encephalitis - LaCrosse Encephalitis Information
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St. Louis Encephalitis
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis
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West Nile Encephalitis - West Nile Virus Information
Surveillance
Mosquito collection – Traps are set to collect
mosquitoes for testing to identify infected mosquito populations.
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Bird surveillance - Dead Blue Jays and Crows are tested to monitor for the presence of virus.Mosquito Control
Eliminate breeding sites.Apply larvacide to standing water
to control larvae. Spray for adult mosquitoes when
needed.
What You Can Do
Dispose of any water-holding containers, including discarded tires. Drill holes in the bottom of containers.
Clean clogged roof gutters on an annual basis.
Turn over plastic wading pools or wheelbarrows when not in use, and do not allow water to stagnate in birdbaths.
Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish.
Clean and chlorinate swimming pools that are not in use and be aware that mosquitoes can breed in the water that collects on swimming pool covers.
Use landscaping to eliminate standing water that collects on your property.