Press Release | Office of the Mayor | City of Westland to Treat More than 11,000 Catch Basins and Ditches for Mosquitos

For Immediate Release | Official Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 724.721.2310

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City of Westland to Treat More than 11,000 Catch Basins and Ditches for Mosquitos

Westland, MI - Mayor William R. Wild is pleased to announce that the City of Westland will begin their annual Mosquito Abatement Program on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The Department of Public Service will apply Vectolex Water Soluble Pouches and Bactomos Briquettes to over 11,000 catch basins and ditches that have been identified as possible mosquito breeding grounds.

The City of Westland began the Mosquito Abatement Program began in 2003 and the catch basins and ditches have been treated annually in an effort to protect residents against the West Nile Virus.

Mosquitos are at their peek breeding season and residents are encouraged to take precautions due to the illnesses that can arise from being bitten, including wearing long sleeves and pants, avoid being outside at dusk and applying DEET-based insect repellent.

"The City of Westland is committed to the health and safety of our residents," stated Mayor Wild. "Summer is short here in Michigan and we want our residents to be able to enjoy their backyards and all of the parks here in our All American City with all of their great amenities."

Residents also have the option to purchase the Vectolex Water Soluble Pouches and Bactomos Briquettes from the Department of Public Service, located at 37137 Marquette.

For more information, contact Shannon Ackron, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

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The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums. The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks. Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".