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The City of Winnipeg will continue fogging for a second night Saturday after the population certain mosquitoes double in a week.<\/p>\n
The City says it is required to fog when trap counts include a high number of\u00a0Culex tarsalis\u00a0mosquitoes which are more likely to transmit West Nile Virus.<\/p>\n
The following areas will be fogged Saturday starting at 9:30 p.m.:<\/p>\n
airfield Park, Richmond West, Waverley West, Waverley Heights, Bison Run, Bridgwater Centre, Bridgwater Forest, Bridgwater Lakes, Bridgwater Trails, Prairie Pointe, South Pointe<\/p>\n
Whyte Ridge<\/p>\n
Linden Ridge, West Fort Garry Industrial<\/p>\n
Officials also shared several measures to protect onerself from West Nile Virus:<\/p>\n
Reduce mosquito numbers by getting rid of mosquito habitats around your home<\/p>\n
Reduce the time you spend outdoors between dusk and dawn<\/p>\n
The peak mosquito hours are around dusk and dawn, but\u00a0Culex\u00a0mosquitoes will also bite during the night<\/p>\n
Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting, long-sleeved tops and pants when outside<\/p>\n
Apply an appropriate insect repellent, according to Health Canada Guidelines and label instructions<\/p>\n
Check that door and window screens fit tightly and are free of holes<\/p>\n
More about Manitoba\u2019s West Nile virus program can be found\u00a0online<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\tKeep it Factual<\/p>\n Add CityNews Winnipeg as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.<\/p>\n
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