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The Village of Algonquin, IL

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Pesticide Application Notification

Effective January 1, 2025, new state regulations require enhanced notification procedures for pesticide applications on public rights-of-way. In accordance with Public Act 103-0976 (The Pesticide Application on Rights-of-Way Notification Act), the Village of Algonquin will provide written notice to residents at least 24 hours in advance of any such application.

This requirement applies to pesticide and herbicide use on public rights-of-way, including:

  • Roadways and road shoulders
  • Sidewalks and walking paths
  • Utility corridors
  • Storm sewers and drainage areas
  • Other public infrastructure areas

Product Information

Product Name Manufacturer Type Active Ingredient EPA # Application Rate/Concentration Reentry Time Use
Rodeo Corteva Herbicide Glyphosate (salt) 62719-324 2% Stay off treated area Until Dry Non-selective herbicide, weed control along curblines, guardrails, medians
Roundup Custom Bayer Herbicide Glyphosate (salt) 524-343 2% Stay off treated area Until Dry Non-selective herbicide, weed control along curblines, guardrails, medians
Aquamaster Bayer Herbicide Glyphosate (salt) 524-343 2% Stay off treated area Until Dry Non-selective herbicide, weed control along curblines, guardrails, medians
Natular® G Clarke Larvicide 0.5% Spinosad (Spinosyn A & D) 8329-80 3.5 to 9.0 lbs per acre Not specified Mosquito control in standing water/residential use
Natular® WSP / XRT Clarke Larvicide Spinosad Varies As labeled for catch basins Not specified Catch basin mosquito control (notification not required)

Application Schedule

Herbicide Application (Village of Algonquin): May 1 through November 1, 2025

  • Time of Application: Between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Along designated curbline spray routes
  • Purpose: Non-selective weed control on public rights-of-way

Mosquito Control Larvicide (Clarke Environmental): May 1 through October 15, 2025

  • Larvicide Time of Application: Between dawn and dusk
  • Adulticide Time of Application: Between dusk and dawn
  • Purpose: Mosquito control and disease outbreak prevention

Day of Service Notifications

Residents can sign up for mosquito treatment notifications through Clarke Environmental’s online portal. Visit www.clarkeportal.com/hotline to register.

Emergency Exceptions

Advance notification requirements may be waived in the event of an emergency, including:

  • Threats from disease-causing agents in mosquito populations
  • Outbreaks of mosquito-borne illness affecting humans or animals
  • Natural disaster recovery requiring immediate treatment

Contact Information

For herbicide application questions or concerns:
Algonquin Public Works Department
(847) 658-2700

For mosquito control services and notifications:
Clarke Environmental
(800) 942-2555

To report pesticide misuse:
Illinois Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Environmental Programs
(800) 641-3934 or (217) 785-2427
www.agr.illinois.gov

The Village of Algonquin remains committed to transparent communication and public safety through compliance with all notification requirements for pesticide and herbicide applications.