Winnipeg Bugs

• City of Winnipeg gearing up for elm bark beetle control program

  Weather permitting, Winnipeg said an elm bark beetle control program will kickstart this Sunday in four Insect Management areas to slow the spread of Dutch Elm Disease.

  Environment

  Sep 15, 2023
  
• Winnipeg starts mosquito fogging again

  Mosquito fogging will start back up against tonight in some areas of the city. 

  Environment

  Aug 28, 2022
  
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• Delayed summer means nuisance bugs still on the horizon for Winnipeg

  Although Winnipeggers are welcoming the advent of warm summer weather, with pleasant days can come not-so-pleasant interactions with local bugs.

  Environment

  Jun 29, 2022
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• ‘It’s important to get rid of them’: Winnipeg bug expert on spike in summer pests

  Summer is finally here but the great weather has also brought a whole host of annoying little critters such as cankerworms, ants and wasps.

  Environment

  Jun 16, 2021
• Spike in mosquitoes in Winnipeg, city monitoring for potential fogging

  Many Winnipeggers are feeling extra bugged by mosquitoes this year and the city says there's been a recent spike.

  Environment

  Jun 30, 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
• Extreme weather could impact invasive insect species, says Winnipeg forester

  Extended cold snaps have the potential to impact over-wintering pest populations,

  Environment

  Feb 16, 2019
• Cankerworms nearing end of life cycle; Insect Control now preparing for mosquitoes

  Winnipeg's insect control branch is turning its focus from worms and caterpillars to mosquitoes.

  Jun 20, 2017
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• Cockroaches invading Winnipeg

  A Winnipeg entomologist said there is a spike in the number of cockroaches being found in apartments across the city.

  Sep 28, 2016
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• Moth season hits Winnipeg, and it’s only going to get worse

  A month after the peak of our tent caterpillar season, Winnipeggers can brace themselves for a new pest that’s starting to show it’s fuzzy face. The caterpillars are starting to turn into North American moths.

  Jun 30, 2016