Help Oswego Fight Mosquitoes

OSWEGO, IL — The Village of Oswego has been informed by its contracted mosquito control contractor Clarke that mosquito populations are likely to increase significantly over the next few weeks. Record rainfall in May and warmer-than-average June temperatures will be responsible for huge successive broods of floodwater mosquitoes that will be hatching soon.

Residents can help control mosquito populations in the most environmentally friendly way possible by reporting standing water directly to Clarke. Call the Clarke Mosquito Hotline at 800-942-2555 to report new stagnant water. New stagnant water is defined as areas that have been dry and traditionally do not hold water but are now retaining water for four or more days.

Reporting new stagnant water allows Clarke to treat the water for mosquito larvae using natural larvicides before they hatch.
In addition, Clarke has been spraying for adult mosquitoes in the evenings throughout Oswego. The village alerts residents when spraying is expected on Facebook and Twitter. Residents can also call the Mosquito Hotline at 800-942-2555 to receive alerts when Clarke is spraying in their area.

Clarke uses a variety of environmentally responsible methods to reduce mosquito populations, including applying naturally-derived active ingredients, using earth-friendly application methods like bicycles and all-electric sprayers, and leveraging GPS technology to efficiently monitor mosquito breeding sites. For more information, visit www.clarke.com.

For mosquito updates, follow Village of Oswego on Facebook and @OswegoIL60543 on Twitter, or call the Clarke Mosquito Hotline at 800-942-2555.

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Submitted by the Village of Oswego