Larviciding
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Swatting mosquitos with style: Winnipeg’s drone pilot project takes offWinnipeg is launching a pilot project this summer to test the use of a drone for mosquito control operations.CanadaJul 28, 2023
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City of Winnipeg begins annual battle against mosquitoesThe city announced Wednesday that it has launched this year's larviciding program — the attempt to curtail the larval population of bloodsuckers before they emerge as adults.CanadaMay 3, 2023
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It’s a record-breaking year for Winnipeg mosquitoes — and why that’s good newsWinnipeg's mosquito traps are recording 5 mosquitoes on average -- well down from the historical average of 61 this time of year.EnvironmentJun 28, 2018
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City to begin preventative measures ahead of Winnipeg mosquito seasonEach year Winnipeggers wonder how bad the mosquitos will be. The city's insect control program takes flight this week with aggressive larviciding.Apr 27, 2018
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Winnipeg to larvicide smaller area – but you shouldn’t see more mosquitoesThe City of Winnipeg is set to larvicide a smaller area than it did last mosquito season.EnvironmentApr 10, 2018
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City eyes drone to target mosquito breeding grounds around WinnipegA report to the city's Innovation committee recommends buying a drone to help find new mosquito breeding grounds.Sep 18, 2017
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Winnipeg kicks off fight against mosquitoes with larvicide programThe fight to get rid of a pesky bug is ramping up as the city laid out mosquito traps across Winnipeg Monday afternoon.May 1, 2017
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Insect control efforts starting earlier than usual in WinnipegThe city is kicking off its insect control efforts about ten days earlier than usual. Larviciding crews will be on the ground and in the air with their sites on standing water after a wet weekend was followed by above average temperatures.Apr 21, 2016
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Mosquito explosion prompts larviciding in WinnipegMosquito numbers have rocketed and the city plans to start its battle with the pesky critters Tuesday.Jun 9, 2015
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