Crews spraying for mosquitoes Thursday morning in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington health officials were out again Thursday morning spraying for mosquitoes in the 40504 ZIP code area. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department scheduled the spray after a mosquito trap on Dogwood Drive showed increased activity.

This is the third time this summer that crews have been dispatched to spray for mosquitoes in the area, as part of ongoing efforts to control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses.