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The City of Winnipeg will begin a targeted fogging program Friday evening in response to high numbers of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes, as ordered by the province under the Environment Act. The fogging, using DeltaGard 20EW, starts at 9:30 p.m. within specified insect management areas, with daily schedules and public notice registration available online.
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A dead crow found in Windsor tested positive for West Nile virus, according to a Windsor-Essex County Health Unit update. The health unit also notes this follows the detection of a second West Nile virus-positive mosquito pool in Windsor and Essex.
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Toronto public health officials announced the first human case of West Nile virus in Toronto for 2026. The report notes the case is being investigated and that public health measures are being undertaken.
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Toronto Public Health announced that an adult resident is the city’s first reported human case of West Nile virus for the year 2026. The announcement followed Toronto’s first positive mosquito test of the season, and officials noted the case occurs during the city’s high-risk mosquito season.
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit confirmed West Nile virus activity in the area, with a positive test in a dead crow and a second positive mosquito pool, indicating active circulation as the peak transmission season approaches. Health authorities emphasize community and individual preventive actions (mosquito bite prevention, removing standing water)…
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The article reports that mosquito populations are surging in Ontario, with high numbers expected especially in Southern Ontario and cottage country throughout August, driven by recent wet conditions and a cool spring followed by warm, humid weather. It also notes that West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in multiple Ontario regions, that…
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The article reports that Ontario mosquito populations are peaking due to cool spring followed by wet, humid conditions, with high numbers expected especially in Southern Ontario and cottage country during the August long weekend and into August. It also notes the rising risk of West Nile virus transmission as mosquito populations grow, with confirmed…
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The article notes that West Nile virus risk rises as Ontario mosquito populations peak, with several July-positive West Nile virus detections and two human cases in 2026 reported by Ontario Public Health’s Vector-Borne Disease Tool. It also states that health authorities (Health Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada) advise using approved insect…
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