MANSFIELD – Richland Public Health will be conducting mosquito spraying, weather permitting, in the following locations during the week of June 26 – June 30:

June 28 – South of Baseline Rd., North of Parcel Rd., East of Brooks Ct., West of Plymouth St., Plymouth Village.

June 28 – South of OH-96, near Holtz Rd. and Plymouth Springmill Rd., Jackson Township.

June 28 – South of Taylortown Rd., North of Myers Rd., East of Rock Rd. N., West of Plymouth Springmill Rd., Jackson Township.

June 29 – South of Lucas Dr., North of Keefer Rd., East of Mansfield Washington Rd., West of Pulver Rd., Washington Township.

June 29 – South of Eisenhower Ave., North of Orchard Park Rd., East of OH-97, West of Hunters Ridge, Washington Township.

June 29 – South of Heidi Lane, North of Orchard Park Rd. East of Middle Bellville Rd., West of Grandview Terrace., Washington Township.

June 29 – Light and Life Christian Camp, Madison Township.

All spraying will be conducted before dawn. This schedule is subject to change. Any schedule changes will be posted on the Richland Public Health social media and/or website at website at https://www.richlandhealth.org/my-community/mosquito-spraying.

Preventing Mosquito Bites

Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, which includes puddles, stagnant ditches, and containers such as old tires, buckets, cans, neglected swimming pools and flower pots. Mosquitoes can carry diseases, including West Nile Virus, which can cause serious illness.

It is important to apply mosquito repellent when participating in any outdoor activity when mosquitoes are active.

Richland Public Health recommends following these tips to help avoid mosquito bites:

Make sure that doors and windows have tight-fitting screens.

Repair or replace all torn screens in your home.

Remove all discarded tires from your property.

Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or similar water-holding containers.

Make sure roof gutters drain properly. Clean clogged gutters in the spring and fall.

Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, and hot tubs. If not in use, keep pools/saunas empty and covered.

Drain water from pool covers.

Change the water in birdbaths at least once a week.

Turn over plastic wading pools, and wheelbarrows, etc. when not in use.

Clean ditches of obstructions so they drain properly.

Eliminate any standing water that collects on your property.

Check trees for cavities that hold water and fill them with soil, gravel, or sand.

Remind or help neighbors to eliminate breeding sites on their properties.

Use insect repellent and follow the label directions.