The City of Steinbach intends to conduct adult mosquito control (ground-based ultra low volume spraying) in 2014, if the number of mosquitoes counted in Steinbach reaches a high level. Spraying would occur from streets and road allowances and in parks and green spaces within city limits.
Presuming weather conditions are conducive, the ground based spraying would occur during the late evening and night. Spraying may occur twice in seven days. If spraying is cancelled due to weather conditions, adult mosquito control would be carried out as soon as weather permits.
The pesticide product to be used for ground spraying is Malathion dispersed by an ultra low volume aerosol sprayer.
To reduce exposure during fogging:
- close all windows and doors;
- stay away from working trucks while spraying is underway;
- fans and air conditioners should be turned off or set at exhaust;
- ensure fruits and vegetables are washed;
- remove clothes and children’s toys from outside areas;
- wash any household items or toys left outside before use.
Objections
The public may send written objections to fogging by mail to the addresses below, by e-mail to info@steinbach.ca, or in person at City Hall, 225 Reimer Avenue in Steinbach. Objections should be dated and must include a name, street address, and phone number and will be kept on record for the 2014 year.
City of Steinbach
225 Reimer Avenue
Steinbach, MB R5G 2J1
Manitoba Conservation
Pesticide / Fertilizer Section
123 Main Street, Suite 160
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A5
Please note, if you registered an objection to fogging in previous years, you will need to register again this year. As per the Manitoba pesticides regulation, objections must be filed each year. Any objections received less than two days before a scheduled fogging will take effect for the next fogging.
What You Can Do
The City reminds residents that they can also take actions to help keep the mosquito population down:
- Eliminate standing water.
- Regularly clean and empty eaves troughs, pool covers and other items that collect water.
- Clean and empty bird baths weekly.
- Make sure openings in rain barrels are covered with mosquito screening or tightly sealed around the downspout.
- Clear your yard of old tires or other debris where water collects.
- Cut the grass around your home; trim hedges and trees around doorways and seating areas.
