The West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District will spray around the city Saturday in an attempt to reduce the increasing mosquito populations.
The heavy rains of last week’s storms have created perfect breeding grounds for the pests, groups of which have tested positive for the West Nile virus in nearby areas.
The city, in conjunction with Roselle-based Clarke Mosquito Control, will spray an ultra-low volume insecticide from trucks Saturday evening from dusk until dawn.
In addition to the spraying, West Chicago Mad suggested the following tips to reduce mosquito breeding around your home:
• Discard old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles or any water holding containers in and around the property.
• Fill in or drain any low places, such as puddles and ruts, in yard.
• Keep drains, ditches and culverts clean of weeds and trash so water will drain properly.
• Cover trash containers to keep out rainwater.
• Repair leaky pipes and outside faucets to prevent puddles of standing water.
• Empty plastic wading pools at least once a week and store them indoors when not in use.
• While on vacation, make sure backyard pools are properly cared for.
• Fill in tree root holes and hollow stumps that hold water with sand or concrete.
• Change the water in bird baths and plant pots or drip trays at least once a week.
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