Munster Resumes Mosquito Spraying | Chicago News

Munster’s mosquito spraying program is back on track after a brief pause, resuming June 30th as rising mosquito activity and public health risks—including West Nile Virus—demand action. Triggered by heat, humidity, and the upcoming holiday weekend, officials say the program is vital for community safety. Using EPA-approved insecticide Perm-X UL4-4 via licensed, truck-mounted sprayers, they’ll also treat storm drains and standing water on public property. Residents are urged to eliminate water sources at home—trimming lawns, covering rain barrels, and cleaning gutters—to help curb mosquito breeding. This follows recent West Nile cases in nearby counties, with Lake County reporting 28 positive mosquito samples and one human case, and Porter County reporting 11 positive samples and one human case—underscoring the need for vigilance, especially for older adults and those with health conditions. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/1525f725747a722c