Tag Archive for: Mosquitos

CITIZEN NOTICE: CITY TO SPRAY FOR MOSQUITOES OCTOBER 9

A mosquito sample taken from a trap site on Moraine Way tested positive for the West Nile Virus. As a result, ground-based spraying for mosquitoes will occur in the area shown on the map below on Tuesday, October 10 after 9 p.m., and neighborhood signs will be posted. The City will continue to test for […]

CITIZEN NOTICE: City to Spray for Mosquitoes Friday, July 14

A mosquito sample taken from a trap site on Terry Road tested positive for the West Nile Virus. As a result, ground-based spraying for mosquitoes will occur in the area shown on the map below on Friday, July 14 after 9 p.m., and neighborhood signs will be posted. The City will continue to test for […]

CITIZEN NOTICE: City to Spray for Mosquitoes Starting Friday, July 1

A mosquito sample taken in the area of FM 549 and FM 3097 between Bison Meadows and the elementary and middle schools tested positive for the West Nile Virus. As a result, ground-based spraying for mosquitoes will occur in the area shown on the map below on Friday, July 1 after 9 p.m., and neighborhood […]

CITIZEN NOTICE: City to Spray for Mosquitoes this Weekend

A mosquito sample taken in The Moraine tested positive for the West Nile Virus. As a result, ground-based spraying for mosquitoes will occur in the area shown on the map below on Friday, October 23 after 9 p.m., weather permitting. If Friday’s spraying is delayed due to rain, the alternate date will be either Sunday, […]

CITIZEN NOTICE: City to Spray for Mosquitoes October 7

A mosquito sample taken at Lot 6 Waters Edge in Buffalo Creek tested positive for the West Nile Virus. As a result, ground-based spraying for mosquitoes will occur in the area shown on the map below on Wednesday, October 7 after 9 p.m., weather permitting. The City will continue to test for the West Nile […]

CITY TO SPRAY FOR MOSQUITOES ON FRIDAY, JULY 10

A mosquito sample taken along Terry Drive this week tested positive for the West Nile Virus. As a result, ground-based spraying for mosquitoes will occur in the area shown on the map below on Friday, July 10 after 9 p.m., weather permitting. The City will continue to test for the West Nile Virus at locations […]

CITIZEN NOTICE: CITY TO SPRAY FOR MOSQUITOES AUGUST 22-24

A mosquito sample taken in The Moraine neighborhood on August 19 tested positive for the West Nile Virus. As a result, ground-based spraying for mosquitoes will occur in the area shown on the map below on Friday, August 22 and Sunday, August 24 after 9 p.m., weather permitting. The City will continue to test for […]

2014 Mosquito Surveillance and Abatement Program

The City of Heath has begun its 2014 Mosquito Surveillance and Abatement Program. While the West Nile Virus was not found in Heath last year, the City wants to be pro-active heading into the prime mosquito breeding season of spring and summer. Reports will be updated on this page as we receive them. Note: On […]

City of Heath Launches 2014 Mosquito Surveillance/Abatement Program

The City of Heath has begun its 2014 Mosquito Surveillance and Abatement Program. While the West Nile Virus was not found in Heath last year, the City wants to be pro-active heading into the prime mosquito breeding season of spring and summer. The first step of the program involves the weekly placement of traps by […]

Protection Against Mosquitos

With spring right around the corner that means MOSQUITO season is also right around the corner. Don’t be fooled into thinking that because we had a significant number of freezes this winter that the mosquito were killed off. That is not the case. The freezes that we had will have no effect on the mosquito […]

Heath Mosquito Surveillance Program (2013)

The goal of the Heath Mosquito Surveillance Program is to detect mosquito-borne viruses in mosquito populations before sufficient amplification of the  virus can occur. If the virus is detected, management practices such as chemical control will be discussed by the City staff, the City’s mosquito consultant and Heath City Council. CURRENT STATUS UPDATE: On July […]

Helpful Tips to Minimize Mosquito Risk

Purdue University released a recent public information document that introduces techniques for managing ponds and natural wetlands to minimize mosquito risk. The document includes useful tips and resources for pond owners and offers general information that may also be useful to homeowners. A checklist is provided showing where mosquitos are most likely to breed around […]