Hey kids,
We've all been swatting and scratching these past few weeks, and by now most of you are probably tired of "Winnipeg's Official Bird" the Mosquito, so here is what the Mayors Office has to say about the issue:
Stay tuned for more information!
We've all been swatting and scratching these past few weeks, and by now most of you are probably tired of "Winnipeg's Official Bird" the Mosquito, so here is what the Mayors Office has to say about the issue:
Stay tuned for more information!
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Katz calls for comprehensive review of mosquito policy
Review asks Province to review buffer zone requirement
Review asks Province to review buffer zone requirement
Winnipeg, June 23rd, 2010 – Committed to exploring all opportunities to reduce the nuisance mosquito population in the City of Winnipeg, Mayor Sam Katz today presented a motion at a Special Meeting of Executive Policy to ask the administration to review the City’s current adult mosquito control policy.
said Mayor Sam Katz.
The Mayor’s motion asks for a review of the adulticiding factor analysis guidelines, the criteria for conducting barrier treatments, the impact of Anti-Pesticide Registrant buffer zones, and to explore alternative methods of conducting larviciding and adulticiding operations, and asks the City to consult with the Province of Manitoba to ensure that the provincially-issued Pesticide Use Permit reflects best practises.
City Council passed the motion today by a vote of 13-1.
“Winnipeggers look forward to enjoying our wonderful summers and we need to do our part to ensure everyone can enjoy them,”
said Mayor Sam Katz.
“With the severe rainfalls combined with the heat we’ve experienced, we’ve seen a steady rise in mosquito populations that are directly affecting the quality of life and potentially the health of our citizens.”
The Mayor’s motion asks for a review of the adulticiding factor analysis guidelines, the criteria for conducting barrier treatments, the impact of Anti-Pesticide Registrant buffer zones, and to explore alternative methods of conducting larviciding and adulticiding operations, and asks the City to consult with the Province of Manitoba to ensure that the provincially-issued Pesticide Use Permit reflects best practises.
“We need to take a comprehensive review of our policy to ensure we are taking a balanced yet effective and progressive approach to mosquito control,” added Katz.
City Council passed the motion today by a vote of 13-1.
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