Fogging for West Nile Virus mosquitoes begins tonight in Winnipeg
Posted July 31, 2026 12:55 pm.
The City of Winnipeg will begin fogging Friday night after the population certain mosquitoes double in a week.
The City says it is required to fog when trap counts include a high number of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes which are more likely to transmit West Nile Virus.
The following areas will be fogged Friday starting at 9:30 p.m.:
- North Inkster Industrial, Tyndall Park
- Burrows – Keewatin, Inkster Industrial Park
- Inkster Gardens, Mandalay West, The Maples
- Amber Trails, Rosser – Old Kildonan
Officials also shared several measures to protect onerself from West Nile Virus:
- Reduce mosquito numbers by getting rid of mosquito habitats around your home
- Reduce the time you spend outdoors between dusk and dawn
- The peak mosquito hours are around dusk and dawn, but Culex mosquitoes will also bite during the night
- Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting, long-sleeved tops and pants when outside
- Apply an appropriate insect repellent, according to Health Canada Guidelines and label instructions
- Check that door and window screens fit tightly and are free of holes
More about Manitoba’s West Nile virus program can be found online.
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