Zanesville Health Department Expands Mosquito Control, Urges Residents to Use 740-454-9741 Hotline
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Updated · WHIZ · Jun 13
Zanesville Health Department Expands Mosquito Control, Urges Residents to Use 740-454-9741 Hotline
1 articles · Updated · WHIZ · Jun 13
Summary
Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department said rising spring temperatures are driving up mosquito activity and detailed a state-linked vector control program to curb disease-carrying insects.
Residents can report mosquito concerns through hotline 740-454-9741 ext. 300, after which a summer intern investigates sites and the department decides on evening adult-mosquito spraying or daytime larva treatment in standing water.
The agency also routinely treats known mosquito hotspots, while officials said the most effective household step is removing standing water before mosquitoes breed.
Matt Hemmer said small containers such as bottle caps, toys and plastic items are often overlooked breeding sites in the area, and advised light-colored clothing, long sleeves and EPA-approved repellents such as DEET for outdoor protection.