Richland Public Health Mosquito Spraying Schedule
Mosquito Spraying 2024
All spraying will be conducted before dawn. This schedule is subject to change. Any schedule changes will be posted on the Richland Public Health social media and/or website.
If you are the property owner and would like to request your property be exempted from mosquito spraying, please CLICK HERE to complete the Do Not Spray Request Form.
Richland Public Health will be conducting mosquito spraying, weather permitting, at the following locations
Richland Public Health will be conducting mosquito spraying, weather permitting, at the following locations September 6-11, 2024:
September 6 – South of Forest St., North of Stewart Ln., East of Woodland Rd., West of Harter Ave., Mansfield City.
September 6 – South of Cline Ave., North of W. Cook Rd., East of S. Davis Rd., West of S. Main St., Mansfield City.
September 10 – South of Poth Rd., North of W. Longview Ave., East of N. Home Rd., West of Delph Ave., Mansfield City. Alternate date September 11, 2024.
September 10 – South of University Dr., North of W. Longview Ave., East of Guest Ct., West of N. Home Rd., Ontario City. Alternate date September 11, 2024.
September 10 – South of Crystal Springs Ave., North of McPherson St., East of Belmont Ave., West of Cardinal Ave., Mansfield City & Madison township. Alternate date September 11, 2024.
Preventing Mosquito Bites
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, which includes puddles, stagnant ditches, and containers such as old tires, buckets, cans, neglected swimming pools and flower pots. Mosquitoes can carry diseases, including West Nile Virus, which can cause serious illness. It is important to apply mosquito repellent when participating in any outdoor activity when mosquitoes are active.
- Richland Public Health recommends following these tips to help avoid mosquito bites:
- Make sure that doors and windows have tight-fitting screens.
- Repair or replace all torn screens in your home.
- Remove all discarded tires from your property.
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or similar water-holding containers.
- Make sure roof gutters drain properly. Clean clogged gutters in the Spring and Fall.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, and hot tubs. If not in use, keep pools/saunas empty and covered.
- Drain water from pool covers.
- Change the water in birdbaths at least once a week.
- Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows, etc. when not in use.
- Clean ditches of obstructions so they drain properly.
- Eliminate any standing water that collects on your property.
- Check trees for cavities that hold water and fill them with soil, gravel, or sand.
- Remind or help neighbors to eliminate breeding sites on their properties.
- Use insect repellent and follow the label directions.