Notice of Pesticide Use

Between June 12 and October 1, 2006, the City of Ottawa will be conducting a larviciding program under the authority of the local Medical Officer of Health to control larval mosquitoes in order to prevent their development into vectors of West Nile Virus.

Altosid pellets (PCP No. 21809) will be placed into catch basins of storm drains within the city. Vectobac 1200L (Bti) (PCP No. 21062) will be applied to ditches, temporary or permanent pools including storm water management ponds, within the city. Vectolex CG (PCP 28008) will be applied to surface waters at the water treatment plant.

All larvicide will be applied by Ministry of the Environment licensed applicators or trained technicians. The 2006 larviciding program is similar to the 2005 larviciding program.

For details on the exact locations and dates of treatment, please call Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744 or 1-800-261-9799.