North Battleford continues mosquito control as wet weather fuels breeding
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As mosquitoes become increasingly difficult to avoid across North Battleford this summer, the city said it has been targeting mosquito breeding areas since spring but warns unusually wet and warm weather is creating “near-perfect” conditions for the insects.
Crews inspect standing water throughout the city, apply Vectobac larvicide and drain water where possible to prevent mosquitoes from developing into biting adults.
Despite those efforts, officials said frequent rainfall creates new breeding areas after every storm, while wind also carries mosquitoes into North Battleford from outside municipal boundaries, where the city cannot apply control measures.
The city also does not fog for adult mosquitoes, saying the practice provides only temporary relief because mosquitoes quickly return from nearby breeding areas.
