Mosquito control program underway in Edmonton

The mosquito control program in Edmonton (Canada) started in the month of April 2007. 

The program is necessary, as wet conditions in September-November last year and close to average snowfall in December-February have resulted in more standing water than in recent years. These pools of standing water may provide development habitat for mosquito larvae.

Edmonton proactively manages mosquitoes from April-August by targeting insects when they are concentrated in number, vulnerable and confined to standing water. Mosquito control is conducted using helicopter and ground-based crew, which is considerably safer and more environmentally sound than controlling airborne adult mosquitoes. 

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Source: “Edmonton’s mosquito control program underway”, The Municipal Information Network, 23 April 2007.