Mosquito Abatement Program

The Mayor and Board of Trustees want every resident to be informed of the effort the Village is putting forth regarding the Mosquito Abatement Program and the West Nile Virus. The Village has teamed up with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Control to administer our integrated program.

West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne disease. Symptoms of the disease initially are similar to the flu. The majority of individuals infected with the disease will never know it. The symptoms will be so mild they will go undetected. In severe cases, the disease may cause encephalitis, paralysis, coma or death. Individuals with compromised immune systems and senior citizens are at the greatest risk.

The Village of Lincolnshire has contracted with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Control for a sophisticated abatement program. This integrated approach includes mosquito traps for monitoring numbers of insects, prevention of larval mosquito development in stormwater catch basins, and insect-eating fish used in detention basins.

When the mosquito count elevates, the Village will provide adult mosquito control. This is the most effective method for controlling mosquitoes and the West Nile Virus once the insect matures. Even with this comprehensive program in place, the cooperation of each Lincolnshire resident is needed.

Protect yourself during daylight hours, especially at sunrise and just before and after sunset:

• Wear light-colored, long-sleeved tops and long pants.
• Consider applying insect repellent that contains DEET with 14% to 25% Diethylmeta-toluamide to exposed skin (Off® or Cutter® are common brands).

Prevent mosquito breeding around your home:

• Dispose of all standing water in buckets, cans, or any water-holding container outdoors.
• At least once a week empty water from bird baths and plant-pot drip trays.
• Keep roof gutters clean and free of debris.

Having an outdoor party?

• Use a fogger or spray insecticide on foliage near and around the party site just prior to the arrival of guests.
• Have insect repellent for guests in a prominent place.

If you have any questions about the Village of Lincolnshire's Mosquito Abatement Program at any time during the season, please contact the Clarke Mosquito Hotline at 800.942.2555.