MANSFIELD — Mosquito season has arrived, and Richland Public Health is ready for it.
Richland Public Health will be conducting mosquito spraying, weather permitting, in the following locations June 9 to 11:
June 9 – South of Woodward Ave., North of Andover Rd., East of Marion Avenue Rd., West of Scholl Rd., Mansfield City.
June 9 – South of OH-39, North of US-30, East of North Home Rd., West of Concord Ave., City of Mansfield.
June 9 – South of Straub Rd. W., North of W. Hanley Rd., East of Red Oak Dr., West of S. Main St., Mansfield City.
June 9 – South of Kirkwood Dr., North of W. Hanley Rd., East of Highlook Rd., West of Random St., City of Mansfield.
June 9 – South of Straub Rd. W., North of Walnut Dr. S., East of US-42, West of Middle Bellville Rd., Washington Township.
June 11 – South of August Dr., North of Millsboro East Rd., East of Chambers Rd., West of Creston Rd., Ontario City.
June 11 – South of Snodgrass Rd., North of Milligan Rd., East of SR 314, West of Rock Rd., Ontario City.
June 11 – South of August Dr., North of Kenmore Dr., East of Homewood Rd., West of Lynn Dr., Ontario City.
June 11 – South of Grace Ave., North of Millsboro East Rd., East of Lexington-Springmill Rd., West of Avalon Dr., Springfield 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 www.richlandhealth.org.
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 empty and covered.
Drain water from pool covers.
Change the water in bird baths 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.
