What to know before hiring a mosquito control service

If you live within the coverage area of the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District, be sure to call first before hiring a for-profit mosquito control company this summer.

NSMAD offers free inspections and expert guidance to help you address mosquito concerns safely and effectively. Trained staff will:

• Identify if mosquitoes are present (there are many harmless lookalikes)
• Locate and eliminate breeding sources using environmentally responsible treatments
• Provide recommendations to help reduce future mosquito activity

This no-cost service is not only more cost effective, but better for the environment, and helps minimize pesticide resistance in mosquitoes. It also preserves adult mosquito control products for when they are truly needed to prevent future disease outbreaks.

To request an inspection, visit nsmad.com or call 847-446-9434.

For more information about the risks of private mosquito services, check out a helpful flyer.