Mosquito and tick season off to mild start in Lucas County Very little rain means less mosquitos and ticks. It also means the risk right now for West Nile Virus is low, because the adult mosquito population is down. Author: Carla Bayron (WTOL) Updated: 2:50 AM EDT May 22, 2021 TOLEDO, Ohio — This time of year means nuisance bugs, but a mild start means you shouldn't be too ticked off yet. Very little rain means mosquito and tick season is quieter than usual so far in Lucas County. The risk right now for West Nile Virus in our area is low because the adult mosquito population is down, however, the district will soon be screening local mosquitoes for the virus in-house in a lab.