Chicago Sprays Mosquitoes to Fight West Nile | Chicago News

Chicago’s spraying insecticide in Beverly, Morgan Park, and Washington Heights to combat a surge in West Nile-carrying mosquitos—this latest round hit Thursday night through Friday morning. The city’s been ramping up efforts since June, with recent sprays also targeting Pullman, South Deering, and near O’Hare. With Chicago ranked second worst for mosquito activity this year and 34 human cases last year, officials say DeltaGard (EPA-approved and safe for people and pets) is part of their critical defense strategy. Residents in affected zones are urged to stay indoors, keep windows shut, and bring pets inside. While no human cases have been reported this year, prevention remains key: use repellent and take all standard precautions to avoid bites. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03ff955caf62cf7a