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Posted on: July 1, 2019

[ARCHIVED] WNV update

The Hamilton County Health Department has detected West Nile Virus in mosquitoes sampled from a trapping site.  Truck mounted spraying will be scheduled in the identified areas.  The use of personal protection sprays that contain products DEET is recommend during any outdoor activities throughout the county.   The mosquito control website will be updated as new trap site become positive, please continue to monitor the site for updates.

Truck mounted spraying in Positive WNV areas

  • All spraying activities are weather forecast dependent related to precipitation and wind speed.
  • All spraying has an approximate start time of 8:30 p.m or local sunset.
  • In the event of inclement weather (high winds or precipitation) individual routes will be rescheduled on the following business day.
  • Please be aware that nuisance biting activity is increasing and that the Hamilton County Health Department only adulticide sprays for mosquitoes in known areas of positive West Nile Virus activity.

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