2019 Spray Schedule
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October 8, 2019
Mosquito spraying has been suspended for the 2019 season due to extremely low trap counts and the cooler temperatures at night. If necessary due to weather changes and if we notice an increase in the mosquito population we are prepared to do spot treatments.
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Also, as of August 16, 2019 there have been no human cases of the West Nile Virus in the state of Ohio. There have been 150 positive mosquito pools across the state so far. This compares to approximately 2000 positive results last year at this time. In the Mosquito Abatement district there has been 7 positive results found as compared to 30 at this time last year. This year’s positives have been found in Barberton’s Wards 1 -2 -3 -4 and 5 and were found in traps from July 23 - August 9. When positive results are found we target these areas up to 1/2 mile surrounding the trap sites with extra surveillance and treatment. The district thus far has trapped 26,608 mosquitoes for testing. Across Ohio confirmed human cases of the following has been found. LaCrosse Encephalitis - 3 males with a median age of 6 years in Portage and Franklin Counties. (Travel Related cases in Ohio Malaria - 32, Dengue - 3 and Chikungunya - 5.
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All Areas May Not Be Sprayed On The Scheduled Night
Areas to be sprayed will be determined by trap counts
Norton Spray Schedule
June 06 – June 20
July 02 – July 18
August – 01 – August 15 – August – 29
September – 12 – September – 26
Barberton Spray Schedule
June 13 – June 27
July 11 – July 25
August 08 – August 22
September 05 – September 19
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Spraying will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and proposed EPA regulations, specifically when:
Weather is absent of rain
Winds are less than 10 mph
Temperature is 50* or above
We urge those with health concerns, along with those who maintain apiaries, should take the necessary precautions. Call our office at 330-848-2623 with any concerns.
IF SURVELIENCE LIGHT TRAPS CONTAIN LESS THAN 20 MOSQUITOES, SPRAYING MAY BE CANCELLED FOR THAT WARD
SPRAYS ARE CONDUCTED THURSDAY EVENINGS and NIGHTS UNLESS NOTED
When needed, spraying may be conducted on any morning but no later than 8 am.
If unable to spray on the scheduled date, makeup spray will be on the following Monday if weather permits.