From the Columbus Health Dept: There was a positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus collected from a trap near Beechwold Church. This test was confirmed Friday, July 20th, by our staff. Due to this positive West Nile Virus mosquito pool, our Vector Control Program will be treating in Clintonville on Thursday, July 26th from 3:30 am-6:20 am.
The boundaries for Clintonville treatments on July 26th are as follows:
Chase Road to the North
Morse to the South
Indianola Ave. to the East
SR 315 and the Olentangy River to the West
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 is rtyounge@columbus.gov and his phone number is 614.645.6153.
