Wheaton, IL – Crews with the Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District will spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, Sept. 11, weather permitting. Applications are scheduled to take place overnight, from dusk until 2 a.m., according to a notice shared by the City of Wheaton.
According to the district, the spraying will cover 23 square miles, including most of Wheaton and sections of Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, and unincorporated Milton Township. Officials say the program is part of an integrated mosquito management effort aimed at reducing risks associated with mosquito-borne illnesses.
The Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District operates independently from the City of Wheaton. Residents who wish to be notified by phone when mosquito spraying is scheduled may call the district’s hotline at 1-800-942-2555. Questions about the program can be directed to Clarke, the contractor overseeing mosquito management.
City officials emphasized that all spraying is dependent on weather conditions, as applications are only effective when completed during calm evening hours.
Residents are encouraged to take precautions by keeping windows closed during spraying, removing standing water around homes, and using insect repellent when outdoors.
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