Mosquitoes Abound

With the heavy rains of the past month, our area is experiencing a heavier-than-normal influx of mosquitoes. While this is just a fact of life for living in what used to be called the Great Black Swamp, it is still annoying; it interferes with the ability to enjoy our decks, sports facilities, and other activities where we are outside.

The township has received numerous inquiries as to why we are not spraying for mosquitoes or when we will be in certain areas. Unfortunately, we do not spray for mosquitoes. This is handled by the Toledo Area Sanitary District (TASD), which is a separate entity created by judicial order back in 1945. According to their website "The Toledo Area Sanitary District controls adult mosquitoes by daytime "misting" and by evening "fogging" operations. Schools, business and homeowners may have their properties misted by requesting this service at 419-726-7891. These properties must have an access so that a pickup truck may drive around the periphery of farmyards, wooded areas and buildings."

The township is not equipped to spray for mosquitoes and doing so would only duplicate the work of the TASD, which is paid for by a special property tax assessment. If you have concerns about mosquitoes or questions about spraying, please contact the TASD at 419-726-7891.