Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) confirmed that mosquito pools in Bexley in the areas north and south of Fair Avenue (FCPH splits Bexley into two districts – north of Fair and south of Fair) have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). FCPH will be spraying starting at 9:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16, weather permitting. Spraying is generally complete by midnight. Spray maps will be updated by Monday, July 14 and can be viewed by clicking here.
To opt out of mosquito spraying, please click here. If you have already filled out a ‘Do Not Spray’ request form this year, you do not need to submit the form again.
This spraying will not eliminate all active mosquito species in Bexley. Residents should continue to be vigilant about removing sources of standing water to discourage mosquito population growth. The chemicals being used in this spraying are Permethrin and Piperonyl Butoxide.
