Province to put Winkler in fog over concerns about possible West Nile virus – Winnipeg

In Winkler, Man., there are too many mosquitoes that can transmit the West Nile virus, causing the provincial city to become filled with fog.

The province has issued a ministerial decree under the Environmental Act to commence spraying against adult Culex tarsalis mosquitoes.

They will start using DeltaGard for fogging starting Thursday evening.

They also cover a three-kilometre zone around the community, which also includes the villages of Reinfeld, Schanzenfeld and Chortitz.

People who suffer from Winkleriet are advised to stay indoors and close doors and windows while spraying.

There have been no human cases of West Nile virus in Manitoba so far this year.