Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 21, 2023
The Village of Westmont contracts with Clarke Mosquito Management to help control adult mosquito populations. As part of Clarke’s comprehensive mosquito management program, community-wide mosquito control applications occur at various times throughout the year. Weather permitting, the next community-wide adult mosquito control application is scheduled for August 23, 2023. The treatment is applied by a truck and is performed between dusk and dawn when adult mosquitoes are most active. The product used for this application is OMRI-listed and approved for use in residential areas.
SIGN UP TO RECEIVE MOSQUITO SPRAYING ADVANCE NOTIFICATION
Residents may sign up to receive advance notice alerts regarding when mosquito spraying has been scheduled. To sign up for advance notice alerts, please visit the Clarke Mosquito Management website portal and sign up.
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT TIPS
- USE REPELLENT
When outdoors, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active, use mosquito repellent on skin that is not covered by clothing. - LIMIT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AT DUSK AND DAWN
Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk - try to limit outdoor activities at these times. If you are outside, cover up as much skin as possible. It’s also recommended to wear light colored long-sleeved shirts, pants, shoes and socks. - ELIMINATE STANDING WATER
Eliminate mosquito breeding sites, such as leaking hoses, standing water in tires, plastic containers, watering bowls for pets, and other solid surfaces that hold water, by removing standing water. - MAKE SURE WINDOWS AND SCREENS ARE SECURE
Make sure doors and windows have tight fitting screens by repairing or replacing screens that have holes or tears.
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