Is organic mosquito control safe for kids and pets?

Yes. Our treatments use plant-based cedar oil and other natural ingredients that are safe for children and pets.

How often do I need mosquito treatments?

We recommend treatments every 3 weeks from April through October for full-season protection on Chicago's North Shore. One-time event sprays are also available.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the Chicago North Shore and Lake County, including Waukegan, Gurnee, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Deerfield, and surrounding communities.

What ingredients do you use?

Our barrier spray uses organic cedar oil and plant-derived essential oils — no synthetic pyrethroids or chemical pesticides.

When should I start mosquito control in Illinois?

We recommend starting in late April or early May, before mosquitoes become active. Early season treatment prevents population buildup through summer.

The Role of Lake Forest's Own Mosquito Abatement Program

4/11/20261 min read

One thing Lake Forest homeowners should understand: the City of Lake Forest does run a mosquito abatement program — but it has important limitations that leave your property's protection squarely in your own hands.

The City's program operates roughly May through October and focuses on public spaces — rights of way, parks, public drainage areas, and city-owned properties. This program is valuable public health infrastructure, but it doesn't cover your lawn, your backyard, your ornamental beds, or your private property boundaries.

Additionally, in 2025, Lake County's Southlake Mosquito Abatement District — which had previously provided some broader public mosquito management in the area — faced dissolution, with individual municipalities taking over responsibility through private contracts. This reduction in public abatement infrastructure means that private property treatment has become more important, not less, for North Shore homeowners seeking complete protection.

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