What’s the buzz?: City of Regina launches mosquito control program

The City of Regina has begun its annual battle with mosquitoes.

In a release Tuesday, the city said it has started monitoring adult mosquitoes through 12 traps set up across Regina. Results of the count are to be released weekly.

The city will be sampling and treating bodies of water where mosquito larvae can be found, and crews will be applying an organic product called Vectobac to bodies of water like ponds, ditches or large puddles. Vectobac is safe for birds and aquatic life, but kills mosquito larvae within 24 hours.

The city reminded residents they can help reduce the mosquito population by removing standing water in their yards.