04/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/30/2024 13:53
Crews began our proactive mosquito larviciding program this morning. Larviciding is the
most effective approach to control mosquitoes. It targets mosquito larvae in the aquatic stage before they emerge as adult mosquitoes.
"The snow has melted and spring rains are occurring which means mosquito season is here," said David Wade, Superintendent of Insect Control. "Now our job is to target larvae that are already hatching in ditches and low-lying areas to control the population before it grows."
This season's mosquito control program will continue to be based on an environmentally mindful strategy.
It will include:
Adult mosquito treatment would only be initiated if the requirements of the City policy, the AFA Guidelines, and the Provincial Pesticide Use Permit are met.
In accordance with Transport Canada's Civil Aviation Division, our contractor operates under a low flight waiver to apply larvicides at low altitudes.
When larviciding is occurring above places where people congregate (like athletic fields, larger parks, golf courses, etc.), we will close the area to the public for the duration of our treatment as well as 20 minutes before and after.
We will try to minimize disruption to the public by posting signage approximately 24 hours in advance of any planned treatment. We will also treat these in early morning and using longer lasting larvicides to limit the number of applications required over the season.
Buffer zonesBuffer zones make it so we can't apply DeltaGard within 90 metres of a specific property.
Residents can apply for a buffer zone adjacent to their principal residence. Applications must include a letter and photo ID linking you to the address in question. They can be submitted:
A minimum 72-hour turnaround time is required.
Do your partWe also encourage residents to stop skeeters from multiplying on private properties. People can eliminate standing water by following our #draindumpcover protocol:
Residents can also fill low-lying areas where water pools and treat their properties with commercially available pesticides.
Register for notificationWe provide an automated daily telephone and email notification system for insect control activities. Residents can register onlineor by contacting 311.
For more information, visit winnipeg.ca/insectcontrolInformation collected will be used to improve our website. Do not use this form to submit a request for service or information because it will not be forwarded to departments for response. To submit a request for service or information, contact 311.