Northwest Mosquito Abatement District               Located in Northwest Cook County, Illinois

ALERT!  WEST NILE VIRUS ACTIVITY IS INCREASING IN CULEX MOSQUITOES AND THE RISK OF HUMAN TRANSMISSION IS ELEVATED!

The District

NWMAD

Operational Overview

Map of the District

Mosquito Update NewsletterNewsletter update!

Mosquito Spraying Schedule SCHEDULED  8/31/2011

Mosquito Spray FAQ's

NWMAD Contacts

Seasonal Job OpportunitiesStill Hiring for 2010 Season!

Full-time Job Opportunities

 Protecting Yourself from Mosquitoes

Educational Resources New!

Report a Water Site Producing Mosquitoes to NWMAD

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

Page updated 12/29/2011

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.                                             

THE RISK OF WEST NILE VIRUS INFECTION TO HUMANS IS GENERALLY JULY-SEPTEMBER; 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!

West Nile Virus  

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

West Nile virus activity in NWMAD  Updated!

Dead Bird/Animal Reporting

                                                                            Mosquito virus testing with the VecTest

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!

SCHEDULE PENDING!

UPDATED!