South Lake Mosquito Abatement District | What is it and why does it matter?

The mission of the South Lake Mosquito Abatement District is to protect the health and safety of the residents and taxpayers of Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Deerfield, Highland Park, and Highwood by reducing the risk of disease through science-based, ecologically sound mosquito control. 

Did you know?

They have no employees, no pension costs, no facilities and no equipment.  The volunteer District Trustees outsource all seasonally required services to their contractor, Clarke, the foremost mosquito environmental management firm. 

What do they do?

1. Proactive inspection and larviciding of up to 6,700 storm drains and above-ground breeding sites from May to October
2. Surveillance of 22 mosquito traps for targeted prevention and adult mosquito control
3. Aerial survey for stagnant and abandoned swimming pools
4. Larval control assistance to residents due to stagnant water on their property
5. Public education and community outreach
6. Informative Website and Mosquito Hotline for voluntary notification system

Standing Water / Mosquito Concerns 

Report Standing water for more than 3 days or mosquito concerns at www.clarkeportal.com/hotline or call (800) 942-2555 from 8:30am - 4:00pm

Register for Service Notifications

Be notified prior to adult mosquito control by registering at www.clarkeportal.com/hotline.

For more information

Visit www.slmad.org to learn more about the South Lake Mosquito Abatement District, find educational information and locate resources.