09/08/2026
⚠️ West Nile virus is a serious reminder that mosquito protection matters🦟
A recent report from a national news outlet highlights the tragic loss of life from West Nile virus. While most mosquito bites do not result in serious illness, West Nile virus and La Crosse encephalitis are both endemic mosquito-borne illnesses in Ohio and prevention starts with reducing mosquito exposure.
Here are a few simple steps you can take:
🦟 Remove standing water around your property
🦟 Keep doors and window screens in good condition
🦟 Wear repellent when spending time outdoors
🦟 Take extra precautions during peak mosquito activity
As your local mosquito-control team, we’re committed to helping protect families and communities from mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry.
Stay informed. Stay protected!
FIRST DEATH: West Nile virus claims a life in Chicago as the city battles its rainiest summer in years.
Health officials have sprayed insecticide across 15 community areas to curb mosquito breeding, with several other cases reported throughout Illinois.
The CDC reports 407 human cases nationwide this year, including 285 severe neuroinvasive cases and 23 deaths — and most West Nile cases hit in August and September.