The City of Winnipeg will study three options to help battle mosquitoes, since it can no longer buy its current fogging agent, DeltaGard.
On Wednesday, council’s community services committee ordered a staff report on options to expand the city’s larviciding program, find alternatives to traditional fogging and engage with experts on alternatives to DeltaGard.
A report is expected back in about six months.
The decision follows a city report that notes DeltaGard is no longer being sold in Canada and Winnipeg’s current stock will only last about two to four more years.
It notes a viable replacement isn’t available right now and could take years to find.
Joyanne Pursaga
Reporter
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Joyanne loves to tell the stories of this city, especially when politics is involved. Joyanne became the city hall reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press in early 2020.