City of Naperville’s Mosquito Control Program Underway
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~ Naperville, IL - The City of Naperville has implemented various strategies to control the mosquito population and is urging residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites and reduce the number of mosquitoes around their homes.

City crews have been actively inspecting and removing standing water wherever possible, as well as treating ponds, marsh areas, and catch basins throughout the city in order to target mosquitoes in their larval stage. In addition, the city continuously monitors and tests its 10 mosquito traps each week to evaluate the effectiveness of larval control and provide early warnings for when adult populations are rising. These traps also serve to test for West Nile Virus.

If necessary, the city will utilize spraying to control the adult mosquito population. However, they assure residents that they only use the safest chemicals available in very low volumes and only spray when absolutely necessary. Currently, mosquito populations are low and trap testing will continue weekly throughout the rest of the summer.

West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne illness that is transmitted by mosquitoes who have fed on infected birds. Symptoms typically appear three to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito and can include fever, headache, body aches, skin rash, and swollen lymph glands. While most people experience mild symptoms or no symptoms at all, those over 50 years old are at a higher risk for developing severe illness.

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To prevent West Nile disease or any other mosquito-borne illness, it is important for residents to take steps to reduce the number of mosquitoes around their homes and protect themselves from bites. This includes eliminating stagnant water in birdbaths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires or any other receptacles where mosquitoes can breed. It is also recommended to wear protective clothing such as long pants and long-sleeved shirts when outdoors between dusk and dawn. Using insect repellent containing 25-35% DEET can also be effective in preventing bites.

Residents are also advised to check and repair any tears in residential screens and keep their yards well-maintained by cutting grass short and trimming shrubbery to remove potential mosquito hiding spots.

For more information on mosquito control, residents can visit the City of Naperville's website at www.naperville.il.us/mosquitocontrol. To stay updated on important information from the city, residents can sign up for the Naper Notify notification system at www.napernotify.com. For more information on the City of Naperville, visit www.naperville.il.us.

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