Lake County Gazette

The Village of Lake Bluff will conduct mosquito spraying for adult mosquitoes on Thursday evening, August 14, starting after 9:30 pm. This action follows a recommendation from the Lake County Health Department due to ongoing high West Nile Virus activity in the area.

The Lake County Health Department will also spray in unincorporated areas of Shields Township and Libertyville Township that are near Lake Bluff. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), residents do not need to leave their homes during mosquito control spraying. The CDC suggests people may prefer to stay inside and close windows and doors, but it is not required. Pets are not harmed by the spray, though owners may choose to bring them indoors while spraying occurs.

The product used for spraying is Merus. Residents with questions about pollinators or concerns about the product can find more information on the Village's website or through frequently asked questions provided by health officials. The Village encourages residents to review its mosquito control policies online and offers a portal where community members can report concerns or sign up for notifications about scheduled mosquito control applications through the Clarke Customer Portal.

For updates on West Nile Virus and other public health news in Lake County, residents are encouraged to subscribe to the Health Department's monthly newsletter and follow its social media channels.

"At the recommendation of the Lake County Health Department, the Village will spray for adult mosquitos this Thursday evening (August 14, after 9:30 pm)."

"With the warm weather, West Nile Virus activity remains high. The Lake County Health Department will also be spraying the unincorporated areas of Shields Township and Libertyville Township that are adjacent to the Village of Lake Bluff."

"Per CDC guidelines, you do not need to leave an area when the truck sprays for mosquito control; you may prefer to stay inside and close windows and doors but it is not necessary. The spray does not harm pets, but you may choose to bring them inside when spraying occurs. See frequently asked questions about the Merus product used. For questions regarding pollinators, click here."

"For more information on the Village's mosquito control policies, please visit the click here. Residents may also report concerns or sign up for notification of when adult mosquito control applications are scheduled for our community through the Clarke Customer Portal."

"To stay up to date on West Nile Virus and other health news in Lake County, subscribe to the Health Department's monthly ⁠newsletter and follow them on ⁠social media."