MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health has issued this week’s public mosquito spraying schedule, weather permitting, for the following neighborhoods:

Richland Public Health will be conducting mosquito spraying, weather permitting, in the following locations during the week of July 30 to Aug. 3:

South of Logan Rd., North of Straub Rd. W., East of Cape Cod Dr., West of S. Main St., City of Mansfield. Rain date Aug. 2.

South of Scenic Dr., North of Straub Rd., East of Nantucket Dr., West of OH-13, Washington Township. Rain date Aug. 2.

South of Dirlam Ln., North of W. Hanley Rd., East of Middle Bellville Rd., West of Cloverdale Dr., Washington Township. Rain date Aug. 2.

South of Straub Rd. W., North of W. Hanley Rd., East of Red Oak Dr., West of S. Main St., City of Mansfield. Rain date Aug. 2.

South of W. Hanley Rd., North of Vicksburg Dr., East of US-42, West of Middle Bellville Rd., Washington Township. Rain date Aug. 2.

South of Kirkwood Dr., North of W. Hanley Rd., East of Highlook Rd., West of Middle Bellville Rd., City of Mansfield. Rain date Aug. 2.

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.