Peoria Standard

Clarke, the mosquito control contractor for the City of Waukegan, will carry out a city-wide adult mosquito control application beginning on the evening of Monday, August 4, 2025. The operation is in response to a recent increase in collections of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus in Waukegan and surrounding areas. The application will start at dusk and continue through dawn into Tuesday morning, provided weather conditions allow. This activity will be conducted in cooperation with neighboring communities.

City residents who want notifications about future mosquito control applications can sign up through Clarke’s portal or resident hotline at www.clarkeportal.com.

Officials from both the City of Waukegan and the Lake County Health Department are urging residents to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites as risk levels rise. They recommend using EPA-registered mosquito repellents, wearing loose-fitting clothing, avoiding being outdoors during peak feeding times (dawn and dusk), and removing any standing water around homes. Smaller items that collect water should not be overlooked since they can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Residents are also encouraged to report possible mosquito breeding sites—defined as areas where water has been standing for three days—via the Residential Portal at www.clarkeportal.com/hotline.

"The risk of West Nile Virus is increasing. The City of Waukegan and Lake County Health Department recommend that residents take personal protection measures to minimize mosquito bites including: using an EPA registered mosquito repellent, wearing loose fitting clothing, avoiding peak mosquito feeding times during the hours around dawn dusk and eliminating water standing on your property. Residents are urged to examine their property and eliminate any items that can hold water, particularly smaller items that may be easily overlooked. Remember, if it can hold water, it can breed mosquitoes."

Residents interested in service updates or reporting issues can use the resources available at Clarke’s website.