Insecticide

• B.C. to spray for invasive spongy moths on Vancouver Island this spring

  The Ministry of Forests says the spraying is planned for the Greater Victoria area and Vancouver Island communities of Courtenay, Campbell River and Port Alberni.

  Environment

  Jan 13
  
• No mosquito fogging in Winnipeg on Thursday due to high winds, city says

  Fogging is typically called off if temperatures dip below 13 C, or wind speeds make it impossible to properly deliver the insecticide.

  Environment

  Sep 1, 2022
  
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• Winnipeg mosquito fogging continues Monday night

  The fogging, which started up Sunday, will take place overnight, weather permitting, beginning at 9:30 p.m. and running until 6:30 Tuesday morning.

  Environment

  Aug 29, 2022
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• Crews in Toronto to begin aerial spray to protect tree canopy from LDD moths next week

  In a press release issued Friday, the city said the first round of the aerial spray program will begin next week

  Environment

  May 20, 2022
• Ontario research suggests insecticide decimates popular pollinator, the squash bee

  A popular insecticide used on farms across Canada has been shown to have dire effects on ground-nesting bees, according to new research from the University of Guelph.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2021
• Woman, 70, accused of poisoning husband’s coffee on video

  The woman allegedly put roach killer in the victim‘s coffee on multiple occasions, according to the District Attorney for Queens, N.Y.

  Trending

  Jan 18, 2021
• Invasive gypsy moth has Port Franks residents and Lambton Shores mayor at odds

  'Not only is this ecosystem a national treasure, it is globally rare and we have a responsibility to ensure its survival,' says a Port Franks resident about the gypsy moth infestation.

  Environment

  Jun 19, 2020
• Winnipeg’s caterpillar control spraying starting on Sunday

  The City of Winnipeg's insect control branch will begin spraying local trees for caterpillars on Sunday.

  Environment

  May 23, 2020
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• ‘Strong and consistent effect’: research links common insecticide to bird harm

  New research out of the University of Saskatchewan is providing compelling evidence that a common insecticide is harming migratory birds.

  Environment

  Sep 12, 2019
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• Tick season has arrived in Manitoba. Are you ready?

  With warm weather on the horizon, a rise in temperatures also means increased activity for ticks -- some of Manitoba's least favourite creepy-crawlies.

  Health

  May 7, 2019