THE RISK OF WEST NILE VIRUS INFECTION TO HUMANS IS GENERALLY JULY-SEPTEMBER, PEAKING MID TO LATE AUGUST- REMEMBER TO INSPECT YOUR PROPERTY, WEEKLY, FOR STANDING WATER THAT CAN PRODUCE MOSQUITOES!  WEAR INSECT REPELLENT WHEN OUTDOORS AND AVOID PEAK MOSQUITO BITING BETWEEN DUSK & DAWN!

The District

NWMAD

Operational Overview

Map of the District

Mosquito Update NewsletterUpdated!

Mosquito Spraying Schedule UPDATED

Mosquito Spray FAQ'sNew!

NWMAD Contacts

Seasonal Job OpportunitiesNow Hiring for 2008 Season!

Full-time Job Opportunities

 Protecting Yourself from Mosquitoes

Mosquito Biology NEW!

Identifying Mosquito Production Sites Around Your HomeUpdated!

Report a Water Site Producing Mosquitoes to NWMAD

Protecting Yourself

Products Available for Use Around the HomeNEW effective non-DEET repellents!

Page updated 05/12/2008

The Northwest Mosquito Abatement District was organized in April, 1956 and formed by public election in nine townships.  Boundaries encompass the Cook County townships of Barrington, Palatine, Wheeling, Hanover, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Maine, 1 sq. mile of Norwood Park and 6 sq. miles of Northfield. This is a land area of approximately 242 sq. miles. The Northwest Mosquito Abatement District's main office is located in Wheeling and  2 seasonal auxiliary facilities located in Hoffman Estates, and Elk Grove Village.                                             

West Nile virus infected mosquitoes have been detected in Cook County.  Click on VecTest/PCR link below for locations where infected mosquitoes have been found.

West Nile Virus  

West Nile Virus InformationCOOK COUNTY- West Nile Virus threat at high level!

NWMAD VecTest/PCR Results  Final Update!

Dead Bird/Animal Reporting

                                                                            Mosquito virus testing with the VecTest