Mosquito Spraying Planned Throughout Alsip

ALSIP, IL — Spraying for mosquitos will take place Thursday, Aug. 15, throughout the Village of Alsip. The South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District will be out spraying in their yellow trucks between 8 p.m. and midnight.

Residents can do their part by eliminating even the smallest sources of standing water, such as sprinkling cans, wading pools, bird baths, planters, etc. Even removing a small amount of water can have a huge effect in controlling the mosquito population.

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The county uses EPA-registered pesticides that are applied using ultra-low volume sprayers that dispense small droplets. People with allergies are advised to stay indoors and keep their windows during spraying.

In case of rain, spraying will be moved to Friday, Aug. 16, at the same hours. For more information, visit the SCCMAD website.

Last year, six Illinois residents died as a result of West Nile Virus that is primarily carried by mosquitoes. In July, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first human case of 2024 in the state, occurring in suburban Cook County.

While the residence of the person has not been released, officials did say they are in their 60s and first started exhibiting symptoms in mid-June. IDPH typically sends the first positive human case to the Centers for Disease Control, and is currently waiting for the results of confirmatory testing with that agency.