09/24/2025
Updated 9/24/25-
*3 New Positive West Nile Virus Samples in Barberton and Norton from mosquitoes collected during the week of 9/12/25*
Positive West Nile Virus - 2025
West Nile Virus was found in mosquitoes trapped by the BNMAD and tests conducted by the Ohio Department of Health near the following area(s):
The following areas are being targeted to further reduce the mosquito population.
Barberton Locations and Dates Trapped
Ward 1- Oakwood St. 7/11/25, 8/7/25, 8/14/25, 8/19/25
Ward 2- E. Tuscarawas Ext. 7/3/25, 7/11/25, 7/18/25, 7/23/25, 7/29/25, 8/7/25, 8/14/25, 8/19/25, 9/3/25
Ward 3- S. Van Buren Ave. 6/26/25, 6/27/25, 7/18/25, 7/29/25, 8/7/25, 8/19/25, 9/12/25
Ward 4- Morgan St. 6/12/25, 6/27/25, 7/18/25, 7/23/25, 8/7/25, 8/14/25, 8/19/25
Ward 5- Hillsdale Ave. 7/11/25, 7/29/25, 8/7/25, 8/14/25, 8/19/25
Ward 6- McCaferty Park 7/18/25, 7/23/25, 7/29/25, 8/7/25, 8/14/25
Norton Locations and Dates Trapped
Ward 1- Inas Dr. 7/18/25, 7/23/25, 7/29/25, 8/7/25, 8/19/25
Ward 2- Connect Rd. 7/18/25, 8/7/25, 8/14/25, 8/19/25, 8/29/25, 9/12/25
Ward 3- Golf Course Dr.- 7/11/25, 7/18/25, 7/23/25, 8/7/25, 8/14/25
Ward 4- Johnson Rd. 6/25/25, 6/27/25, 7/11/25, 7/18/25, 7/29/25, 8/14/25, 9/3/25, 9/12/25
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The primary way people get West Nile virus is through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people who become infected with West Nile virus do not have any symptoms. About one in five people who become infected develop a fever with other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. Less than 1 percent of infected people develop a serious neurologic illness, such as encephalitis or meningitis (inflammation of the brain or surrounding tissues). There are no medications to treat or vaccines to prevent West Nile virus infection.
Learn more about mosquitoes and West Nile virus on the ODH website at www.odh.ohio.gov/wnv.
The Barberton Norton Mosquito Abatement District and the Center for Disease Control recommends the most effective way to avoid West Nile virus disease is to prevent mosquito bites. Be aware of the West Nile virus activity in your area and take action to protect yourself and your family.
• Use insect repellents when you go outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, and some oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol products provide longer-lasting protection. To optimize safety and effectiveness, repellents should be used according to the label instructions.
• When weather permits, wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors. Mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing, so spraying clothes with repellent containing permethrin or another EPA-registered repellent will give extra protection. Don’t apply repellents containing permethrin directly to skin. Do not spray repellent on the skin under your clothing.
• Take extra care during peak mosquito biting hours. Take extra care to use repellent and protective clothing from dusk to dawn or consider avoiding outdoor activities during these times.
Mosquito-Proof Your Home
• Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes outside. Use your air conditioning, if you have it.
• Help reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home by emptying standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires, and birdbaths on a regular basis.
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