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HOURS
May-September
Mon–Thurs: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 3:00pm

October-April
Mon–Thurs: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 2:00pm

LOCATION
3755 Cundiff Rd
Decatur, IL 62526

Report Standing Water or Mosquito Problem

Water that stands for five or more days is a potential mosquito-breeding site. By reporting standing water, you can help us locate these sites and make timely decisions on how to remedy the situation. Fill our the form below to report any standing water, or call us at 217-875-2722.

Report Standing Water or Mosquito Problems

Name*
First Last
Phone*
Email
Please select the type of standing water*
Explain other*
Street Address of Issue*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Please provide a brief description about the issue.*
Mosquito biting information (if applicable)
- Mosquitoes are biting during the day
- Mosquitoes are biting at dusk
- Mosquitoes are biting at night
Suspected mosquito source
Agreement*
I consent to having the Mosquito Abatement District and this website store my submitted information so they can take action and respond to my report via email or phone if needed.
I agree.*

Report Dead Birds

The Macon County Health Department maintains a log of dead birds which can be tested and, if positive, could indicate the presence of West Nile Virus in the area. Please report only dead birds that have no physical signs of trauma and are either crows, jays or ravens. While West Nile Virus has been found in more than 250 species of birds, these are the most susceptible to the disease. To report dead birds, call MCHD at 217-423-6988 Ext: 1134.

Collecting Dead Birds

The MCHD is limited on the number and type of birds that may be collected.* Only blue jays, crows, and robins in good condition will be collected. Birds that are collected must be “freshly expired.” (Birds that are missing eyes or have bugs crawling on them are too decayed for testing).

*Please note that birds are transported to another county for testing. There may be times it is not feasible to collect a specimen.

Disposing of Dead Birds

You cannot get West Nile Virus from a bird. The disease is spread by mosquitoes. Please do not bring dead birds to the MCHD.
If the bird you find is not a good testing sample, you may dispose of it by placing it in a plastic bag. While disposing of the bird, use gloves, a shovel or inverted plastic bag on your hand to pick it up, and then deposit it in the garbage. Dead animals should not be picked up with your bare hands.