St. Joseph County

Health department to spray for mosquitos following positive West Nile Virus finding

By: Tim Wolak

Posted: Aug 3, 2026 12:26 PM EDT

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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- The St. Joseph County Department of Health will spray for mosquitos for three nights in a row, beginning Monday night.

Officials say this is in response to recent West Nile Virus positive pools.

The areas being sprayed include one square mile in Portage Township and one square mile in Penn Township to minimize mosquito breeding.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the Environmental Health Unit at 574-235-9750, option 6, or email [email protected].

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