Science-Based Mosquito & Tick Surveillance in NW Cook County
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Thu, Mar 12, 2026; 7:00 PM
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03/12/2026 7:00 PM
03/12/2026 8:30 PM
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Science-Based Mosquito & Tick Surveillance in NW Cook County
Learn about how professionals protect public health from West Nile virus and tick-borne diseases. In addition, find out on green methods to manage pests on your property.
1111 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194, USA
Webinar URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89688776137?pwd=oh4kxxucEa4XkXZnlD3do2Xujq72QA.1
42.02486900,-88.05479600
James Wallace
jtwfortyfive@gmail.com
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Organized By: NW Cook County Group
Location: 1111 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194, USA
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Event Organizers:
James Wallace
jtwfortyfive@gmail.com
Barbara Hill
b.c.hill@att.net
Learn about how experts protect public health from West Nile virus and tick-borne diseases while maintaining a commitment to ecological responsibility.
Dr. Patrick Irwin, the Entomologist and Assistant Director at the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District will be presenting on their efforts in the Northwest Cook County on mosquito and tick-borne diseases. They conduct pathogen surveillance across 242 square miles of Northwest Cook County.
He will be bringing in expertise on the local biodiversity and their methodologies on pest management.
Dr. Patrick has been the entomologist at Northwest Mosquito Abatement District for 14 years and assistant director for 5 years. Dr. Irwin has MS in in epidemiology of infectious diseases and a PhD in medical entomology - both from UW-Madison.
He also holds an adjunct professorship in the Department of Entomology at University of Wisconsin, Madison. In their free time he and his wife love to garden. They have almost every type of fruit tree, bush, or vine that can grow in the Midwest.
Learn invaluable information on efforts that go into protecting public health!
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