International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, 2140 W Corporate Dr, Addison, IL 60101, US

When the mosquitos are out, residents of the North Shore suburbs of Chicago can turn to the experts in mosquito control. The public agency is charged with keeping mosquitos under control to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus, and other diseases. The agency communicates with homeowners regarding problem areas, and also works to avoid spraying property inhabited by people with a medical condition that might make spraying harmful. The agency sprays using truck-mounted and other systems, and uses a variety of insecticides. They target mosquito larvae in standing water, as well as flying, adult mosquitos. The agency serves Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview/Golf, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Skokie, Wilmette and Winnetka.