Sunday, August 21, 2016, weather permitting, the City’s Insect Control Branch will begin the adult nuisance mosquito fogging program between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
The insecticide Pro Malathion ULV® will be used. The City’s inventory of malathion was recently tested and the stock purchased in 2009 has met the World Health Organization standards for isomalathion content.
Crews will treat in Insect Management Areas 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, and 38. This includes the following neighbourhoods:
Insect Management Area | Neighbourhoods |
26 | Betsworth, Ridgewood South, River West Park, Roblin Park, Southboine, Westdale |
27 | Elmhurst, Eric Coy, Marlton, Ridgedale, Varsity View, Vialoux |
28 | Assiniboine Park |
29 | Edgeland, Old Tuxedo, South Tuxedo, Tuxedo |
30 | Central River Heights, J.B. Mitchell, Mathers, Sir John Franklin, South River Heights |
31 | Crescentwood, North River Heights, Wellington Crescent |
32 | Earl Grey, Ebby Wentworth, Grant Park, McMillan, Rockwood, Roslyn |
33 | Lord Roberts, River – Osborne, Riverview |
34 | Assiniboia Downs, Buchanan, Kirkfield, Glendale, Westwood |
35 | Crestview, Heritage Park, Saskatchewan North, Sturgeon Creek |
36 | Birchwood, Booth, Jameswood, Murray Industrial Park, Silver Heights, Woodhaven |
38 | Bruce Park, Deer Lodge, King Edward |