Milton Township, by referendum duly approved by the voters of the unincorporated areas of the Township, has been authorized to operate a mosquito abatement district which services the areas of the Township not covered by the Glen Ellyn, Wheaton or other municipal mosquito abatement districts. The district is funded by real estate tax revenue which is levied against properties in the unincorporated areas only. As the name implies, the purpose of the District is to provide mosquito control and abatement in order to enhance the comfort of our residents as well as to help prevent the spread of arborviral diseases such as West Nile Virus and St. Louis Encephalitis.

Clarke Mosquito Hotline - 800-942-2555

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  First Human West Nile Virus Case in Illinois for 2010 Reported As recently reported, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus case in Illinois for 2010.  The DuPage County Health Department reported a woman in her 50s with onset of illness in early August. “We are seeing a rapid increase in West Nile virus activity in mosquitoes, which means a higher risk for human cases, especially if we see hot weather through September,” said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold.  “People should protect themselves against mosquitoes by wearing insect repellent and reducing any standing water around their homes, especially with the upcoming holiday weekend.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Phased Response to WNV Surveillance Data Guidelines recommend intensifying adult mosquito control in areas where surveillance indicates human risk, initiate adult mosquito control if not already in progress, initiate visible activities in the community to increase attention to WNV transmission risk and work with collaborators to reduce risks to elderly. Municipalities may wish to add a link to the Centers for Disease Control West Nile Virus Fight the Bite website:  http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm to address inquiries about West Nile virus and repellent information.  In addition,  we have attached an educational brochure that is available for you to place as a pdf on your website.  If you would like copies of this brochure for placement in your municipal hall, please email us at ssantamaria@clarke.com

Due to the presence of indicators of the West Nile virus found within the region, residents should continue to take precautions to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites.  Especially important is the use of insect repellant containing DEET, Picaridin or synthesized Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus when mosquitoes are active.

Please contact your Clarke control consultant if you have specific questions regarding your community or call the Clarke Mosquito Hotline at:  800-942-2555.