News and Announcements
Adult Mosquito Control Operations
There are no adult mosquito control operations scheduled at this time.
Follow our Facebook page or check back regularly for updates to our operations.
Mosquito sprayings are scheduled only when mosquitoes are detected to be involved in elevated levels of a disease transmission cycle. In order to help fight against mosquitoes in your neighborhood, please check out our page on at-home prevention.
Click here for more information on the District's adult control operations.
Mosquito Season Update - July 27th, 2026
Several areas within the District are currently experiencing increased levels of West Nile Virus (WNV) within the adult mosquito population to the level where transmission to humans is likely. The species of mosquito involved in WNV transmission is a passive mosquito, and not an aggressive biter with its presence often undetected. Recent warm temperatures have created ideal conditions for the production of this mosquito species along with rapid amplification of WNV.
Spraying for adult mosquitoes will be conducted during evening hours between dusk and midnight as needed in the specific areas. The District lists all areas to be sprayed on a particular evening on this page and through facebook, and in addition notifies Villages for inclusion on their websites.
Residents are encouraged to use a common-sense approach in avoiding mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases. Window screens should be inspected and repaired if damaged to prevent mosquitoes from entering the home. In addition, any openings around window air conditioners, clothes dryer vents, etc. should be eliminated for the same reason. If possible, avoid outdoor activities around dusk. If not possible, wear shoes, socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Loose-fitting, light-colored clothing is best. Appropriate use of insect repellents, such as DEET or Picaridin, per manufacturer’s instructions is recommended.
Residents should look for potential mosquito breeding sources around the home and take the following simple steps:
1) Throw away all trash that can hold water as cans, jars, bottles, etc.
2) Clean rain gutters/downspouts to prevent water from standing in gutters or on flat roofs.
3) Change water in bird baths, wading pools, etc. at least once a week.
4) Maintain swimming pools properly. Contact us to report unmaintained pools.
5) Remove or turn over containers, buckets, wheel barrows, etc. which may accumulate water.
6) Screen rain barrels to prevent adult mosquitoes from depositing eggs on the water’s surface.
7) Aerate ornamental ponds or stock with surface-feeding fish to control mosquito production.
8) Dispose of any used, rimless tires to prevent water accumulation. The District will accept up to 4 tires from residents for disposal. Please contact us for further details.
Lastly, this season has produced an extremely large tick population. Over 15 species of ticks can be found in Illinois with the most common being the American dog tick and Black Legged deer tick.
Late spring and early summer is also the time of year where nymph deer ticks, which are the primary vector of Lyme disease, can be found in their highest numbers. They are found in leaf litter and low growing plants in shady, wooded areas. Nymph ticks are extremely small (about the size of a poppy seed), which leads them to go unnoticed. The same recommended repellents used against mosquitoes will be effective at preventing tick bites, though should be applied to the lower legs.
For any general inquiries or to report standing water, please contact us!