Licking County health officials find first 2025 pool of West Nile virus mosquitos in Newark
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Licking County health officials find first 2025 pool of West Nile virus mosquitos in Newark
The Licking County Health Department identified the first pool of mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus of 2025 in Newark. The mosquitoes were found in a trap set in near Jefferson Road and Moull Street. The affected area has already been treated, and more mosquito spraying is scheduled.
The affected area has already been treated, and more mosquito spraying is scheduled.
The Licking County Health Department identified the first pool of mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus of 2025 in Newark.
The mosquitoes were found in a trap set in near Jefferson Road and Moull Street. The area was sprayed as a part of the health department’s mosquito control program on June 26.
“While it’s not unexpected to find West Nile Virus in the county, it’s still important for residents to take simple precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones,” Licking County Health Commissioner Chad Brown said in a statement.
Brown said residents should eliminate standing water on their properties to reduce mosquito breeding sites, apply EPA-approved insect repellent, wear pants and sleeves when appropriate and avoid outdoor activities after dark, when mosquitoes are most active.
The Licking County Health Department will next spray for mosquitoes July 1. Spraying will take place in Pataskala and in Granville Township, specifically McPeek Lodge, Wildwood Park, Racoon Valley, Spring Valley Park and the Beechwood/Thornwood area.
An average of 47 human cases of West Nile Virus are reported each year in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
Health officials confirm West Nile Virus in Licking County
The health department said it found the virus in a trap set in the city of Newark. Officials sprayed the area Thursday night as part of the LCHD’s Mosquito Control Program. Earlier this week, Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County confirmed it found West Nile in a batch of mosquitos near Wegerzyn MetroPark. Last year, 14 people contracted West Nile Virus across the state, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
What You Need To Know The health department said it found the virus in a trap set in the city of Newark near Jefferson Road and Moull Street
Officials sprayed the area Thursday night
Last year, 14 people contracted West Nile Virus across the state, according to the Ohio Department of Health
The health department said it found the virus in a trap set in the city of Newark near Jefferson Road and Moull Street.
Officials went and sprayed the area Thursday night as part of the LCHD’s Mosquito Control Program.
This is the second set of mosquitos confirmed with West Nile recently in Ohio. Earlier this week, Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County confirmed it found West Nile in a batch of mosquitos near Wegerzyn MetroPark.
Health officials gave these tips to prevent mosquito bites and possibly West Nile virus:
Use insect repellent
Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, shows and socks, especially if outside at night
Mosquitos are less attracted to light-colored clothes
Ensure you have screens on the windows in your home and that any broken ones are fixed
Clean your gutters and ensure they’re draining correctly
Make sure you remove any standing water on your property
Change water in pet dishes, bird baths weekly
Ensure water in tire swings drain by drilling a hole in the bottom
If you have a children’s pool, empty it and keep it on its side if not being used
Last year, 14 people contracted West Nile virus across the state, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
Up to 20% of people who get infected can have symptoms, according to ODH. Those symptoms include:
Fever
Headache
Body aches
Nausea
Vomiting
Swollen lymph glands
Rash on chest, stomach or back
For more information on West Nile in Ohio, click here.
West Nile virus detected in Newark mosquito pool
West Nile Virus detected in mosquito pool near Jefferson Road and Moull Street in Newark. LCHD crews began spraying the area on Thursday to control the mosquito population.
In response, LCHD crews began spraying the area on Thursday to control the mosquito population.
Officials said similar spraying efforts are scheduled for July 1 in Pataskala and Granville Township.
To prevent mosquito bites, officials recommend applying repellents on exposed skin that are registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
“EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women,” officials said.
Additionally, wearing light-colored clothing, long-sleeved shirts or jackets, and long pants can help protect against mosquito bites.