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Location, Hours, Contact

Location

Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43215

Hours

7:45 am - 4:45 pm
Mon - Fri

Contact

(614) 645-2485
health@columbus.gov

Program Information

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

West Nile Virus Information
Protecting Yourself from Mosquito Bites

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

Mosquito Trapping and Testing
Columbus Public Health begins trapping mosquitoes in June each year to test them for West Nile virus. CPH also investigates mosquito complaints and treats standing water to kill larval mosquitoes. Weekly results of Columbus Public Health's trapping activities.

Spraying Map graphicMosquito Spraying
Columbus Public Health works to control the West Nile Virus and other mosquito–borne diseases by spraying for mosquitoes in area parks, bike paths and neighborhoods. Spraying to kill adult mosquitoes begins the first week of July through early September to reduce the number of mosquitoes. During spraying season, Columbus Public Health posts a map of the city to alert residents of the weekly spraying areas. Columbus Public Health's Weekly Spraying Map

Questions or Comments?
Citizens may register mosquito related complaints at 645-3111. 

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240 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 645-7417
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