Each summer, mosquitoes are a familiar biting pest in our backyards, parks and campgrounds. In Ohio, mosquito borne illnesses are most often transmitted during the warmest months of the year. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Zoonotic Disease Program, in partnership with the Paulding County Health Department (PCHD), is conducting county wide mosquito testing. ODH is collaborating with PCHD to trap mosquitoes throughout Paulding County and test them for the West Nile Virus. The Paulding County Health Department looks forward to working with the Ohio Department of Health on this joint effort.
If any mosquito samples test positive for West Nile Virus, the Paulding County Health Department will promptly provide that information to the public.
The most effective way to prevent mosquito borne diseases is to prevent being bitten by the mosquitos. The best suggested way to avoid the West Nile Virus is to apply repellents and remove or treat standing water on your property.
For additional information visit: Ohio Department of Health website.
