Skokie Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile

Note: This story has been corrected as to reflect the Skokie Health Department as the group that identified the positive test.

The Skokie Health Department has identified one mosquito pool in Skokie that has tested positive for the West Nile Virus this week.

The village of Skokie has the following tips for property owners can eliminate mosquito breeding areas:

•Remove standing water where mosquitoes can breed. For example, standing water in flower pots, children’s toys, roof gutters, downspout drainage, ornamental birdbaths and ponds.

•Clean and maintain any catch basins that may be on the property. NSMAD will treat your catch basin for mosquito larvae. For more information, please call them directly at 847/446-9434.

•Change the water in birdbaths and plant pots at least once a week.

•Empty plastic pools at the end of each day and store indoors.

•Keep grass and shrubbery cut short. Adult mosquitoes accumulate in cool, shady areas.

•Keep gutters clean and free-flowing. Eliminate dips and low areas that collect water.

•Don’t let water stand on flat roofs.