You Can Make a Difference in Lake Zurich

Do you or your family want to volunteer?  The Village works with community volunteers at various events all year.  Your time and talent go a long way in making our local events a huge success. 

While we can't pay you, we promise to take good care of you throughout your service hours.  If you enjoy getting involved at a grass roots level, please sign up below.  Current opportunities include the 4th of July, Friday Farmers Market, Movies in the Park, and Chili Cook Off. 

Protect Yourself with Flood Insurance

• NFIP rates are set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and do not differ from company to company or agent to agent.  There is no reason to shop around.
   
• Typically, there is a 30-day waiting period from date of purchase before your policy goes into effect.
   
• The average flood insurance policy costs about $650 per year.

To find out what level of flood risk your property is at, fill out the flood risk profile at FloodSmart.gov.

Once you understand your risks, you can talk with a local agent to establish a coverage amount that is right for you.  Visit the online Agent Locator.

Village Arranges for Mosquito Control

With the frequent rains this June followed by heat and excessive humidity, the mosquito population has recently spiked.  The Village partners with Clarke, an environmental service company that works in public health mosquito control.  Monitoring starts each year in June by inspecting local wetlands.

The good news is that the current mosquito annoyance is mainly comprised of nuisance mosquitos and not the species that are more likely to pose a health risk. 

Helicopter pre-hatch pellet treatments will be occurring throughout the Village on almost 90 acres of wetlands over the next several days to reduce the population of mosquitos. These pellets target mosquito larvae before they hatch and are a more effective method of controlling the pests at a more affordable price. 

The Village actively tracks the local mosquito population through scientific sampling three times each week to monitor for West Nile Virus.  The virus is quite rare, with zero cases reported in Lake County so far this year and only 13 cases since 2008.

Will the Village Spray for Mosquitos?

The Village will not spend public tax money for adult spraying on nuisance mosquitoes that do not pose a health risk.  Only in extreme circumstances will the Village consider spraying for adult mosquitoes because of potential ecological damage and questions about its effectiveness.  Residents do have the option to arrange for increased mosquito control on their property.  Learn more online here.

While the Lake Zurich area typically experiences a high mosquito count, there has been no indication from samples of any potential public health risk.  The numerous lakes and wetlands in the area simply make mosquitoes a fact of life for Lake County residents in the summer.

Your Responsibility

Property owners are a critical part of the mosquito control effort.  Do you best by making sure your property is clear of stagnant water in bird baths and swimming pools, eliminating standing water around your house, fixing leaking faucets, and keeping gutters clean.  To report potential mosquito breeding areas, please call the Clarke Mosquito Hotline at 800-942-2555.