MORAINE — Mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus in a Moraine park.
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The mosquitoes were detected by Montgomery County’s mosquito control program in traps set at Wax Park, according to Moraine officials.
City crews will spray the entire city on Wednesday, Sept. 2 and Thursday, Sept. 17.
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The exact times of the spraying depend on the weather.
The city said workers will be spraying with a product that does not pose a significant risk to people or animals.
Residents in the area of the spraying are also advised that:
- People and pets may be outdoors
- The fog will dissipate within 5-30 minutes depending on weather conditions
- The fog is not corrosive and does not stain
There have been no reported human cases of West Nile Virus in Montgomery County in 2026.
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