The District of Sparwood Mosquito Control Program is set to begin. The goal of the program is to reduce mosquito annoyance within the community.
The District has operated a Mosquito Control Program for over 20 years. The program controls mosquito larvae under a Pesticide Management Plan, approved by the Province of B.C. The goal of the Nuisance Mosquito Control Program has been to reduce their numbers to tolerable levels using integrated pest management measures. Adult mosquito control is not part of the program.
The District of Sparwood has contracted Duka Environmental Services Ltd. to carry out the work using an environmentally sensitive approach. With close monitoring and surveillance of mosquito development sites, Duka Environmental can treat these areas with larvicide containing naturally occurring soil-bacteria known to be specific to mosquito larvae. A qualified treatment team will be making ground-based and aerial applications to ensure optimum results.
Mosquitos require water and as little as 7-10 days to hatch and develop into adults. Now is the time for residents and business owners to look around their properties and empty any water holding containers and manage standing waters. Some common locations where standing water may occur are:
- Buckets, tires, toys
- Uncovered boats, wading pools
- Tarped equipment/wood piles
- Bird baths
- Troughs
For more information about the Sparwood Nuisance Mosquito Control Program, tips for controlling mosquitoes or how to take personal precautionary measures, visit the District of Sparwood website at https://sparwood.ca/residents/pest-management/.
To report instances of nuisance mosquitoes, please fill out the online form at https://sparwood.ca/residents/report-a-problem-or-request-service/, contact the District of Sparwood at sparwood@sparwood.ca, or call 250.425.6271. Please include your name, instance location, and contact information when reporting instances of nuisance mosquitoes.
For more information on mosquitos and their control, please visit www.duka.consulting.
Post Date: April 26, 2023 | Category: News & Updates