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A rise in the number of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes has led the province to issue a fogging order for Winnipeg. (File image/Golden West)
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A rise in the number Culex tarsalis mosquitoes has led the province to issue a fogging order for Winnipeg.
Several areas have seen high numbers of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes increasing the risk of West Nile Virus transmission.
Starting tomorrow at 9:30 p.m., the city will begin a targeted fogging program.
Due to the provincial order, buffer zones will not be in effect within city limits.
Subject to weather conditions, the program will target the following Insect Management Areas:
- 22 (Bridgwater Lakes)
- 23 (Tuxedo Industrial, Whyte Ridge, Wilkes South)
- 24 (Brockville, Linden Ridge, Lindenwoods, West Fort Garry Industrial)
- 51 (Riverbend, Rosser - Old Kildonan
Residents can view a daily program schedule online.
The program will be carried out using DeltaGard 20EW®.
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