Mosquito Control
MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM
West Nile Virus
The West Nile Virus threat is expected to develop again this year and the Province has recently announced the strategy for dealing with the threat. Extensive mapping of standing water sites throughout the Capital Region has been completed and an extensive larviciding program will be undertaken. Should conditions warrant, an adult spraying program will be conducted on a cost shared basis between the municipality and the province. For information on the provincial strategy visit www.gov.mb.ca/health/wnv.
Larviciding
The Rural Municipality of Macdonald contributes towards the Capital Region Mosquito Larviciding Program. The program is delivered in Macdonald by the City of Winnipeg Insect Control Branch. It includes the application of biological larvicides Vectobac (BTI) and Altosid (methoprene) to areas of standing water. It is considered to be the most effective control of mosquitoes. The area included in the nuisance mosquito larviciding control program is shown on the below map.
BACKYARD MOSQUITO CONTROL
- Remove or empty small water containers
- Cut tall grass and weeds which harbour adult mosquitoes
- Cover or empty large water containers
- Fill in low lying areas where water accumulates
- Change pet water regularly
- Chlorinate pools
- Flush bird baths
- Repair leaky outdoor faucets
- Store tires indoors
- Keep eavestroughs free of debris
- Cover rain barrels with tight fitting screens
- Turn canoes/kayaks over and cover boats
