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Resident urges more frequent mosquito treatment amid West Nile concerns
Summary
A resident said West Nile virus cases are present and argued for more frequent mosquito spraying; Village staff said the Village has equipment but has relied on Cook County and treated catch basins in the past.
Fay K of 3506 Ashland Ave told the board she sees West Nile cases in the area and that Will County residents receive less spraying than Cook County. She urged the Village to resume regular treatment and said, "six weeks is not enough. You have to do it every week."
Director Dave Toepper confirmed the Village has equipment for mosquito control and that the Village used to treat but "we haven't treated for 5 years" for broad spraying, though staff still treat catch basins. Toepper said the Village can discuss internally whether to resume more active abatement and is currently relying on Cook County for broader spraying.
