Report Standing Water, Dead Birds and Mosquito Swarms | South Lake Mosquito Abatement District

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. 

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

Report Standing Water, Dead Birds & Mosquito Concerns 

• Report standing water for more than 3 days or mosquito concerns at www.clarkeportal.com/hotline or call (800) 942-2555 
• Report dead birds to Lake County Health Department (847) 377-8300

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.