Greene County to spray in additional areas tonight after more samples test positive for West Nile virus

West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Clark County.

West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Clark County.

Greene County Public Health has added more areas to its list for spraying tonight after additional mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile virus.

Public Health will spray for mosquitoes in Beavercreek, Fairborn, Jamestown and Xenia from 8:30 p.m. tonight to 7 a.m. Tuesday in the following areas:

Beavercreek:

• Rotary Park

• The area of Mapleview Drive to the south, Brook Lynn Drive to the east, Lyndell Drive to the north and Stedman Lane to the west. This includes Whiteoak Drive, Rosemeade Drive and Mardon Drive.

Fairborn:

• The area of West Garland Avenue to the north, South Maple Avenue to the east, East Bonomo Drive to the south and Ironwood Drive to the west.

• Cemex Reserve

• Rona Hills

• Faircreek Park

Jamestown:

• Frank Seaman Park

Xenia:

• The area of the Ohio to Erie Trail bike path to the north, South Columbus Street to the east, Cottage Grove Street to the south and the Xenia-Jamestown bike path to the west.

• The area of Massie Drive to the east, Cato Drive to the north, Rockwell Drive to the west and Kylemore Drive to the south.

Public Health asks people to not drive behind their vehicle during spraying. But, if that is unavoidable, stay at least 200 feet behind the vehicle with all windows closed and air conditioning control to the maximum or re-circulate position.

Anyone who doesn’t want the area around their home to be treated should call Public Health at 937-374-5607 or email mosquitoteam@greenecophoh.gov.

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