Village of Bloomingdale

Ash trees in Illinois are being invaded by a destructive pest, the Emerald Ash Borer.

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness, spread by mosquitoes.

In summer and fall we head outside for tailgating and outdoor festivals. Some unwanted guests come all dressed up in black and yellow. Yellowjackets are in the bee and wasp family. The yellowjacket's ability to repeatedly sting makes them a considerable health threat. Yellowjackets alone are responsible for about one half of all human insect stings.

With people and pets spending more time outdoors in summer, the DuPage County Health Department offers precautions to avoid tick bites and decrease the risk of tick-borne illnesses.

Bagworms are often compared to caterpillar larvae, as the worm hides itself in a self-constructed bag likened to a cocoon (hence the name bagworm).