There are several illnesses/diseases transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. The most common in our area is West Nile virus. However, in 2016, Zika virus has also shown in Ohio in people who have returned from parts of the world where Zika virus has been spreading rapidly. ZMCHD provides mosquito control activities to reduce the spread of these viruses.
Request Spraying & Report Problem Areas: 740-454-9741 extension 300. If you live in Muskingum County you may request spraying for your neighborhood. Call the number listed above. Report your name and address of the complaint. We do not have staff to answer these calls personally; however, calls are retrieved daily to set the Spray Schedule below.
Prevent Mosquito-borne Disease
You can reduce your risk of being infected with mosquito-borne illness/disease by using insect repellant and wearing protective clothing to prevent mosquito bites.
Zika Virus Ohio Dept of Health Website
Mosquito Control for Zika Virus Brochure
Mosquito Control Activities Brochure
What Do We Spray?
Duet Resource Guide
Contact
Email Matt Hemmer, RS or call 454-9741 extension 232.
Spray Schedule
5/26/2016: Hayfield, Dresden, Trinway, Mitchell Hill/Carlton, Dillon Rd
5/27/2016: Old National Rd
5/31/2016: Philo, Dresden behind TVHS, Riverside Park, E. Lawndale
6/1/2016: Muskingum County Speedway
6/2/2016: Philo, Duncan Falls
6/7/2016: Roseville (railroad ditch and Cowley St)
6/9/2016: Zanesville (Pfiefer Dr, Findlay Ave), Adams Mills (Tobacco Hill Rd)
6/9/2016: Washington Twp (Boggs Rd), Neptune Lane, Shimodu Lane, Lectric Lane
6/9/2016: Ellis Dam, St. Marys Rd, Black Run Rd, Scenic Dr, Lakeview Dr, Karl Drive
6/13/2016: Dresden, Flint Ridge (Hopewell)
6/14/2016: Kenlowoods Drive, N. Montague Ave (S. Zanesville)
6/15/2016: Pfiefer Dr, Zanesville