CHD: Directory of Services

Mosquito and Vector Control Program

Program Services

The purpose of the program is to reduce the incidence of arthropod transmitted vector borne diseases in humans, primarily West Nile Virus.

Special efforts are made to have potential breeding sites such as abandoned tires removed or larvicided. On-going surveillance of the mosquito population is conducted. Adulticiding (spraying/fogging) is conducted based upon surveillance.

Mosquito Fogging

Columbus Public Health works to control the West Nile Virus and other mosquito–borne diseases by fogging for mosquitoes in area parks, bike paths and neighborhoods. Because mosquito biting activity falls with the end of summer and the number of mosquitoes also falls, Columbus Public Health has ended all mosquito control activities for 2008.

Fogging to kill adult mosquitoes begins the first week of July through early September to reduce the number of mosquitoes. During fogging season, Columbus Public Health posts a map of the city to alert residents of the weekly fogging areas.

Who Is The Program For?

Vector Control Program services are available within the City of Columbus and the City of Worthington.

How To Use The Program

Citizens may register mosquito related complaints at 645-2483 during the months of May through August of each year.

Location

Columbus Public Health

Hours

Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Program Publications

Vector Control Program Information

West Nile Virus Information

Adulticiding Information