Tag: mosquitoes
Continue to protect yourself against West Nile virus in Ottawa
(via City of Ottawa) Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has received reports of 13 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) illness in Ottawa residents as of September 18. The previous…
CARP RIVER RISING: Restoration project raises concerns in Arcadia
(ABOVE: Carp River, April 8, 2017. The Arcadia neighbourhood is in the background.) (Guest post from Daniel J. Kucherhan with the Arcadia Community Association.) Residents of Arcadia have been watching…
First human case of West Nile virus reported in Ottawa
(via City of Ottawa) Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has received lab confirmation of the first human case of the West Nile Virus (WNV) in Ottawa for the 2017 WNV season. OPH…
First mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
(press release) Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding residents to continue to protect themselves from mosquito bites when going outdoors. Mosquito trapping and testing—components of OPH’s West Nile virus (WNV) program—have…
Nuisance mosquito control measures in Kanata North starts Friday
(via City of Ottawa) To control nuisance mosquito growth in Kanata North and the surrounding areas, larvicide will be applied throughout the summer, beginning with ground applications on April 21,…
NOTEBOOK: Wild parsnip, mosquitos, and a cross-Canada bike trip
DOG WALKERS BEWARE Jonathan Seguin sent along some photos and warning about wild parsnip along the trails south of Abbott Street and east of Shea. Colloquially known as the “Abbott…
BUZZ OFF: Mosquito control measures begin soon in Kanata North
(via City of Ottawa) To control nuisance mosquito growth in Kanata North and the surrounding areas, larvicide will be applied throughout the summer, beginning with ground applications April 21, and…
BUZZ KILL: Kanata North votes for mosquito control
UPDATE (FEB 24): Councillors approved the “mosquito levy” today at City Council. Our neighbours in Kanata North have voted in favour of a mosquito control program that will add about…
Notice to Kanata North residents re: mosquito control program
(via Councillor Marianne Wilkinson) IMPORTANT NOTICE RE: NUISANCE MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM And Change in Meeting Dates (For Residents of Kanata North Only) NEXT WEEK A MAILING WILL BE PROVIDED TO CANADA…
NOTEBOOK: Bradley-Craig, Reverie, wetland trial, mosquitos
BRADLEY-CRAIG FARM UPDATE I was part of a small group of residents from Stittsville and beyond who met with Councillor Qadri this week about the Bradley-Craig Farm. We’ve also started…
Councillor to install bat boxes in Kanata North to combat mosquitoes
You may have read in the news this week about residents who live near Kizell Pond in Kanata who want the city to do something to reduce the number of…
Trio of public meetings on Monday: Carp Road Landfill, mosquitos, winter parking
Monday, June 15 is packed with three separate public meetings of interest to Stittsville residents.