Mosquito Control Quick Facts . . .
- In 2005 staff collected 894 mosquitoes in 53 traps set around Greene County.
- The health department's environmental laboratory tested 753 female mosquitoes for West Nile virus and St. Louis encephalitis.
- Not one of those mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus.
- Staff also investigated 45 mosquito complaints in Greene County.
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Mosquito Control
Program Overview Services Disposal Additional Services Staff Office Hours
Program Overview . . .
The Mosquito Control office works to protect the health of Greene County residents by reducing the mosquito population and by educating individuals on how to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Services . . .
Health inspectors regularly investigate areas of standing water on public land that might provide breeding habitats for mosquitoes. If mosquito larvae are found, the area is immediately treated with mosquito larvicide.
Larvicide kills mosquitoes before they have the opportunity to reach adulthood.
Staff also respond to complaints from the general public. To register a complaint about mosquitoes, call (417) 864-1666.
Dead Bird Disposal . . .
The health department does not collect dead birds. If you discover a
dead bird on your property, please dispose of it using the following precautions.
- Do not handle a dead bird with your bare hands or allow it to touch your clothing.
- Put plastic or latex gloves on your hands.
- If you do not have gloves available, place your hands inside two layers of leak-proof plastic bags before picking up the bird.
- Place the bird in a double plastic bag.
- Close the bag tightly, making sure that the bird's claws or beak do not puncture it.
- Remove your gloves, turning them inside out, and place them in the bag with the bird.
- Place the bag in an outside trash can and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Currently there is no evidence that West Nile Virus can be spread directly from birds to people, however, dead birds can carry other diseases.
Additional Services . . .
Epidemiology staff work with local health care providers on surveillance programs that monitor symptoms
suggestive of those found in a human case of West Nile Virus. An increase in aseptic meningitis, unexplained fevers, encephalitis, or
Guillain Barre Syndrome could indicate West Nile virus activity in the human population.
Staff . . .
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Office Hours . . .
The Mosquito Control office is located at 227 East Chestnut Expressway in Springfield and is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Please call (417) 864-1666 for more information.
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Dane came out two or three times last year and did a wonderful job.
He was
so excited about catching the mosquitoes, because there were so many of them.
He explained the process to me how he catches them using the manure, and I thought that was really neat.
He was a very nice guy.
He was very intent on solving the problem.
- Beverly
Learn More . . .
WNV Fact Sheet
WNV Brochure
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Protection
Clean Up Your Yard
Information for Childcare Providers
Information on Tire Storage
View a West Nile Virus power point presentation
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