Why do we spray for Mosquitos?

The primary focus of the mosquito program is to reduce the incidence of mosquito-borne disease. Our work involves larviciding early in the mosquito season. Larviciding lets us control or minimize the number of adults capable of breeding and/or biting.

As the mosquito population begins to grow, adulticiding becomes necessary. A number of municipalities contract with us to spray more frequently. The Stark County Health Department's mosquito control plan is consistent with the practice of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM allows for the safest and most effective method of mosquito control.

Experts agree that WNV is here to stay. The Stark County Health Department cooperates with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) in mosquito trapping. Mosquito trapping and testing are used in Stark County as a tool for early detection of possible WNV activity in an area.

Larviciding and adulticiding are portions of our Integrated Pest Management for the control of mosquitoes. Residents may contact the Stark County Health Department regarding concerns over possible mosquito breeding areas and their treatment. When necessary, our department will use adulticiding as a means of mosquito control. Recent studies have shown that the proper use of pesticides does not pose any risk to people or the environment. The Stark County Health Department is very committed to using the safest chemicals available regardless of cost.

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