Each year, the Town of Munster takes an integrated approach to controlling the mosquito population. The combined efforts of the Town of Munster, the Lake County Health Department, and residents are key to reducing populations.
The Town of Munster conducts an internal visual inspection program including mosquito larvae dipping tests and treatment of known or discovered stagnant pools of standing water in the community (e.g. ditches, retention ponds, catch basins). The Town treats mosquito populations using Natular larvicide and Duet adulticide on a regular basis.
The two mosquito-borne diseases that are of the most concern for Indiana residents are West Nile Virus and Zika Virus. Please see the following links from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more information about each virus, including symptoms and treatment:
Information about West Nile Virus
Check out the tips below for what you can do to help reduce mosquito populations in our community and to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illness.
Help Eliminate Mosquitoes in Your Yard
Ways to Reduce Mosquito Bites
For questions or further information, please contact the Public Works Department at (219) 836-6970.