Manitoba Health

Fact Sheets

• Don't Be A Target
  What you can do to protect yourself from West Nile virus.
  
  
• Mosquito Control for Homeowners
  Helpful tips on how to control mosquito numbers around your home area.
  
  
• Disposing of Dead Birds and Small Animals
  Birds and animals die of many causes, including infectious diseases. These diseases may be transmitted to humans, but rarely. There is no evidence that anyone has been infected by West Nile virus by merely touching an infected bird or animal. However, it is prudent for many reasons to handle and dispose of dead birds and small animals in a safe manner.
  
  
• Safety Tips on Using Personal Insect Repellants
  From Health Canada - Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
  
  
• Reducing Mosquito Numbers Around Your Home
  Reducing or eliminating standing water is an effective and economical way to control mosquitoes and something all Manitobans can do on their property.  This one-page Fact Sheet shows you how.
  
  
• West Nile virus and Tires
  Mosquito species often found in tires, like Culex tarsalis and Culex restuans, are linked to West Nile virus. Here's what can be done to reduce the risk of West Nile virus associated with tires.
  
  
• Fact Sheet on the Use of Malathion in Mosquito Control Programs
  From Health Canada - Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)