Toledo Area Sanitary Dist

Toledo Area Sanitary Dist Serving the citizens of Lucas County since 1945

09/15/2026

Tick Tip! Clean Up Wood Piles

Got a pile of sticks or yard debris sitting in the corner of your backyard? It could be creating a cozy spot for ticks, and the wildlife they rely on.

Clearing away stick piles, brush, and other yard debris can help reduce places where ticks and their hosts like to hang out.

A tidier yard can mean fewer tick-friendly hiding spots!

Learn more about tick prevention: https://toledomosquito.org/ticks

Did you spot the lies in yesterday's post? Whether you got it right or were completely fooled, the goal is always to hel...
09/11/2026

Did you spot the lies in yesterday's post?

Whether you got it right or were completely fooled, the goal is always to help you learn a little more about the mosquitoes and ticks around us.

Understanding how these tiny creatures live, behave, and spread disease can help you make better choices about protecting yourself, your family, and your pets.

Because when you know what you’re looking for, you’re better prepared to protect yourself.

How well do you really know these tiny creatures?Understanding mosquitoes and ticks, and how they behave, is an importan...
09/10/2026

How well do you really know these tiny creatures?

Understanding mosquitoes and ticks, and how they behave, is an important part of knowing how to protect yourself, your family, and your pets.

Think you can spot the lie? Take your guess, then check back for the answer tomorrow!

09/08/2026

Tick Tip! Clear the Leaf Litter

That pile of leaves in your yard could be a pretty great place for ticks to hang out.

Leaf litter and dense vegetation provide ticks with a cool, damp environment where they can stay hydrated. And it's also where many of their animal hosts like to spend time.

Clearing leaves and vegetation away from areas where you, your family, and your pets spend time can help reduce tick-friendly habitat.

Stay tuned for more Tick Tips!

Learn more about tick prevention: https://toledomosquito.org/ticks

09/01/2026

Tick Tip! Keep It Trimmed
Ticks love shady, protected areas, including tall grass and vegetation along tree lines, around sheds, and near wooded areas.

Keeping grass and vegetation trimmed—especially around the edges of your yard—can help make your outdoor spaces less inviting to ticks.

Stay tuned for more Tick Tips!

Learn more about tick prevention: https://toledomosquito.org/ticks

The best way to protect yourself from West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses is to remember the Four D’s:DRE...
08/27/2026

The best way to protect yourself from West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses is to remember the Four D’s:

DRESS — Wear long sleeves and pants when mosquitoes are active.
DEFEND — Use an EPA-approved insect repellent.
DUMP — Empty containers that collect water around your home.
DRAIN — Get rid of standing water where mosquitoes can breed.

We’re working year-round to monitor mosquito populations and protect Lucas County, but everyone has a role to play. Stay informed, protect yourself, and help eliminate mosquito breeding sites around your home.

Visit toledomosquito.org to view the West Nile virus-positive mosquito pool map and learn more about mosquito protection.

Did you know TASD offers services to help Lucas County residents tackle mosquito problems?From above-ground pool removal...
08/25/2026

Did you know TASD offers services to help Lucas County residents tackle mosquito problems?

From above-ground pool removal and recycling to standing water inspections and other mosquito control services, TASD offers a variety of services at no additional charge to Lucas County residents.

If you have a mosquito concern or think your property may be contributing to mosquito breeding, you can request a service and our team will determine how we can help.

Learn more about available services and submit a request at https://toledomosquito.org/tasd-services

08/20/2026

It’s World Mosquito Day!

Today, we’re taking you behind the scenes to show you a little of the work happening in our lab.

Mosquito control isn’t just about treating mosquitoes, it’s about understanding them. Through mosquito surveillance, testing, and research, our teams learn more about the species we’re seeing, where they’re active, what diseases they may be carrying, and how they respond to our control methods.

That information helps us develop and adjust the most effective control strategies for Lucas County. The more we understand about mosquitoes, the better we can respond to them.

This World Mosquito Day, we’re celebrating the research, science, and people working behind the scenes year-round to keep Lucas County protected.

It’s World Mosquito Day!While today is a great day to talk about mosquitoes and the risks they pose, at the Toledo Area ...
08/20/2026

It’s World Mosquito Day!

While today is a great day to talk about mosquitoes and the risks they pose, at the Toledo Area Sanitary District, our work doesn’t happen just one day a year. Our teams are working year-round to monitor, research, and control mosquitoes throughout Lucas County.

Our field crews monitor mosquito populations, identify breeding sites, collect mosquitoes for disease testing, conduct larval control, and perform adult mosquito control when conditions call for it.

Behind the scenes, our lab and research teams are constantly researching and testing to make sure our control products are working as intended and that our control efforts remain effective.

And our education and outreach team works year-round to help residents understand mosquitoes, public health, and what they can do to protect themselves and their communities.

From the field to the lab to your backyard, TASD is working every day to help protect Lucas County from mosquitoes and the public health threats they can bring.

It's World Mosquito Day!Meet Meep the Mosquito. Meep has been making quite a few problems around Lucas County lately—and...
08/20/2026

It's World Mosquito Day!

Meet Meep the Mosquito. Meep has been making quite a few problems around Lucas County lately—and unfortunately, Meep brought a whole lot of friends.

But don’t worry. TASD is on it.

From mosquito surveillance and testing to larval control and adult mosquito control, our team is working behind the scenes to monitor mosquito populations and help protect Lucas County residents.

And Meep may be persistent, but so are we.

So this World Mosquito Day, remember: Dress in long pants and sleeve, Defend by using an EPA approved repellent, and Dump and Drain any standing water to reduce breeding sources around your home! 🦟

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Toledo, OH
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