Westland officials work to fight rising mosquito population
‘The goal is to protect our residents,’ says city official
July 29, 2021 6:17 pm
WESTLAND, Mich. – Mosquitoes have become a huge issue across Metro Detroit.
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After intense rainfall, the city of Westland is taking a proactive approach to stop its insect problem.
There are 7,300 catch basins in the city of Westland. Due to the wet summer, the standing water in the catch basins is allowing mosquitoes to lay eggs and multiply.
“They’ve been calling the mayor’s office,” said Westland crew leader Russ Kennedy. “And they’ve been complaining about all the mosquitoes. I mean, they can’t go enjoy the backyard.”