(June 26, 2014) – A citywide spray for mosquito abatement will be conducted Monday evening, June 30, weather permitting, by Clarke, the City’s mosquito abatement vendor. The treatment will help control nuisance mosquitoes and reduce the potential of mosquito-borne disease transmission. It is part of a robust program for combating mosquito outbreaks, which includes surveillance and monitoring, larval control and adult control.
“Last week, the Kane County Health Department reported a bird in Campton Township was the first to test positive for the West Nile virus in the County this season,” said Peter Suhr, Director of Public Works. “In addition to the City’s efforts to reduce the mosquito population, there are steps residents can take to help control mosquitos.”
What you can do:
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1. Discard old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles, or any water holding containers sitting outside.
2. Fill in or drain any low places in the yard.
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3. Cover trash containers to keep out rainwater.
4. Repair leaky pipes and outside faucets.
5. Empty plastic wading pools at least once each week and store indoors when not in use.
6. Make sure your backyard pool is properly cared for while on vacation.
7. Change the water in birdbaths and planters frequently.
8. Keep grass cut short and shrubbery well-trimmed around the house.
9. To prevent bites, the Illinois Department of Public Health encourages residents to use insect repellent, avoid being outdoors during dawn and dusk hours when mosquitoes are most active, and to wear long sleeves.
Residents may call Clarke directly at 1-800-942-2555 regarding the spraying schedule, mosquito annoyances, treatments, standing water, dead birds, etc. Information is also available on Clarke's website at www.clarke.com or the City website at www.stcharlesil.gov. For additional questions, contact the Public Works office at 630-377-4405.###About the City of St. Charles
Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living magazine.
