2007 Schedule of Adult Mosquito Control throughout Southern Manitoba under Ministerial Order
As of September 6, 2007
No new orders under Manitoba’s Environment Act are being issued to control adult mosquitoes at this time. Adult mosquito control based on orders previously issued is not indicated at this time.
Mosquito spraying will take place in the evening and at night, weather conditions permitting. Information on adult mosquito control schedules for West Nile virus and a description of the areas to be sprayed are available below. Adult mosquito control cannot occur when weather conditions are unfavourable, i.e. when temperature is below 13 degrees Celsius, when wind speeds are not conducive, and if there is significant precipitation. If weather conditions are not conducive to adult mosquito control on the identified night, alternate arrangements will be made to undertake adult mosquito control usually the next consecutive night, as weather permits.
Communities in southern Manitoba may be issued a Ministerial Order to undertake adult mosquito control to prevent or alleviate the threat of West Nile virus to human health. The Order may require that adult mosquito control be undertaken within a specific community and may include approximately a three kilometre extended treatment area around the community. Mosquito control occurs under the direction of an entomologist designated by Manitoba Health and may target specific population areas within a municipality.
Health Canada has concluded that the use of malathion for adult mosquito control in residential areas using ultra-low-volume applications will not pose a health concern. However, people who wish to reduce their exposure to malathion can take precautions, including:
- closing all doors and windows,
- avoiding trucks while spraying is underway,
- turning off fans and air conditioners or setting them at exhaust,
- removing clothes and children’s toys from outdoor areas,
- rinsing any household items or toys left outside before using them, and
- washing fruits and vegetables.
Adult Mosquito Control Dates
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| Community under Order | 3 km Extended Treatment Area (ETA)* | Upcoming
Treatment Dates & Times |
Previous Treatment Dates & Times |
Town of Altona |
RM of Rhineland |
|
June 30, 2007 - July 4, 2007 - August 13, 2007 |
Town of Beausejour |
RM
of Brokenhead |
|
July 10, 2007 July 13, 2007 |
Town of Boissevain |
RM
of Morton |
|
July 16, 2007 August 7, 2007 |
City of Brandon |
RM
of Cornwallis |
|
July 7, 2007 July 11 & 12, 2007 August 3, 2007 (North of Victoria Avenue - not completed) August 4, 2007 (South of Victoria Avenue & remainder of North of Victoria Avenue) August 12, 2007 (South of Victoria Avenue) August 13, 2007 (North of Victoria Avenue) |
Town of Carberry |
RM of North Cypress |
|
August 5, 2007 August 13, 2007 |
Town of Carman |
RM
of Dufferin |
|
July 7, 2007 July 11, 2007 August 3, 2007 |
Town of Deloraine |
RM
of Winchester |
|
July 16, 2007 July 19, 2007 August 8, 2007 August 18, 2007 |
RM of East St. Paul |
RMs of West St. Paul, St. Clements
& Springfield |
|
July 30, 2007 |
RM of Headingley |
|
on hold pending further evaluation |
|
Town of Morden |
RM
of Stanley |
|
July 8, 2007 July 12, 2007 July 29, 2007 August 12, 2007 |
Town of Morris |
RM
of Morris and Montcalm |
|
August 13, 2007 |
Town of Niverville |
RMs
of Ritchot and Hanover |
on hold pending further evaluation |
July 10, 2007 |
Oakbank/RM of Springfield |
RM
of Springfield |
|
July 10, 2007 July 13, 2007 |
City of Portage la Prairie |
RM
of Portage la Prairie |
|
August 12, 2007 |
Town of Stonewall |
RM of Rockwood |
|
June 30, 2007 - July 4, 2007 - July 16, 2007 |
RM
of Killarney/Turtle Mountain |
|
July 17, 2007 July 19, 2007 |
|
RM of West St. Paul |
|
|
June 30, 2007 - July 4, 2007 - July 5, 2007 July 15, 2007 August 3, 2007 August 11, 2007 |
City of Winkler |
RM of Stanley |
|
June 30, 2007 - July 1, 2007 - July 4, 2007 - July 17, 2007 July 22, 2007 August 5, 2007 August 13, 2007 August 18, 2007 |
City of Winnipeg |
|
|
July 7, 2007 - (IMAs 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 39, 43, 44) July 8, 2007 July 12, 2007 July 15, 2007 August 3, 2007 (IMAs 18,19, 20, 21, 22, 48, 49, and 51) August 10, 2007 (IMAs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 35, 36, 48, 49, 50, and 51) |
Note: Adult mosquito control was undertaken at Sioux Valley First Nation on August 4, 2007 based on a recommendation from the chief medical officer of health to the First Nations and Inuit Health Program of Health Canada.
* Areas identified may fall partially or completely within an approximate 3 km extended treatment area of a community. Contact your municipal office if you are uncertain as to whether your residence falls within the extended 3 kilometer treatment area. Further information and maps related to involved community and extended treatment areas will be posted as they become available.
For WNV health concerns, contact your doctor or call:
Health Links - Info Santé
204-788-8200 (Winnipeg) or toll-free 1-888-315-9257
