Residents of Arlington South should prepare for a buzzkill this coming Monday. The City has been informed by Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) that, weather permitting, they are planning a mosquito control operation to take place during the late hours of September 1, starting around 10 pm. The operation is a proactive measure in response to multiple traps in the area testing positive for the West Nile Virus—an unwelcome guest that's better off not crashing the end-of-summer parties.
Those living south of Zollinger Road are advised to take note of the upcoming spray schedule. As the trucks navigate through the neighborhoods, the city and health officials ask that you keep a respectful distance. Turning into inadvertent roadblocks, curious bystanders should not approach or follow the spray trucks for both safety concerns and to avoid hindering the process. As published on the City of Upper Arlington's website, FCPH encourages anyone with questions to reach out to their BITE line at 614-525-2483.
A visit to the City of Upper Arlington's Mosquito Control page is recommended for those seeking additional information on ongoing mosquito prevention efforts. The measures are aimed at ensuring the public's safety and limiting the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses, of which the West Nile Virus is a perennial culprit.
For the full breadth of services offered by FCPH, including signup options for spraying notifications and to access the "Do Not Spray" request form for residents who prefer to opt out of this service at their property, the FCPH provides their Mosquito Dashboard. Accessing these resources, residents are empowered to make informed decisions about their participation in such public health interventions, while communities work collectively in navigating the public health landscape marred by the presence of such tiny, but potent, vectors of disease.
