Wheaton, IL – Mosquito control crews will conduct spraying across portions of the Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District on Tuesday evening, Aug. 4, following an increase in West Nile virus activity detected in DuPage County.
According to the City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District, recent surveillance identified increased West Nile virus activity, including positive mosquito collections during the past week in Wheaton and nearby communities.
To help reduce the risk of exposure, mosquito control applications are scheduled to begin at dusk Tuesday and continue until approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday, weather permitting.
The city noted that the Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District operates independently from municipal government and provides mosquito control services across approximately 23 square miles, including most of Wheaton as well as portions of Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, and unincorporated Milton Township.
Officials encourage residents to continue taking precautions against mosquito bites by using EPA-registered insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants when outdoors during peak mosquito hours, and eliminating standing water around homes where mosquitoes can breed.
Residents with questions about the mosquito management program can contact the district’s contractor, Clarke, at 1-800-942-2555 or visit www.clarke.com for additional information.
West Nile virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. While many infected people experience no symptoms, health officials say some individuals—particularly older adults and those with weakened immune systems—can develop serious illness.
