Mosquito Abatement Program

The Village of Gurnee has contracted with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management Inc. to carry out community-wide mosquito control and abatement programs throughout the summer and early fall months. The services provided to the Village of Gurnee area based on an integrated pest management approach to control mosquitoes, which includes larvae control and adult spraying.  The goals of mosquito spraying is:

  • To protect public health and comfort
  • To abate existing mosquito breeding sources
  • To prevent new breeding sites so you can fully use and enjoy your backyard and other municipal recreational facilities

Spraying does NOT pose a risk to residents; however, those who are sensitive to odors or have chemical sensitivities may want to keep their windows and doors closed on spray dates.  

If you have questions regarding the Mosquito Abatement Program or the materials used, please contact Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management Inc. directly at 1-800-942-2555. 

Important Notice New Illinois Pesticide Application Notification Requirements

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Property Owner Participation
Breeding sources we control are created by standing water, which may be found in street catch-basins, subdivision drains, roadside ditches, flood channels, ravines and other public rights-of-way. Routine larviciding, done as necessary throughout the season, will keep these areas mosquito free.

  • To clear your property of any potential breeding sites
  • To prevent any problem areas from reocurring

Mosquitoes are an all too familiar summer nuisance. They are not only annoying, but they can be transmitters of encephalitis, malaria and yellow fever to humans, and heartworm to pets.

Yard & Home Checklist

  • Get rid of old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles or any water holding containers
  • Fill in or drain any low places (puddles, ruts) in yard
  • Keep drains, ditches and culverts clean of weeds and trash so water will drain properly
  • Cover trash containers to keep out rain water
  • Repair leaky pipes and outside faucets
  • Empty plastic wading pool at least once a week and store it indoors when not in use
  • Make sure your backyard pool is properly cared for while on vacation
  • Fill in tree rot hole and hollow stumps that hold water with sand or concrete
  • Change the water in bird baths and plant pots or drip trays at least once each week
  • Keep grass cut short and shrubbery well trimmed around the house so adult mosquitoes will not hide there