Brandon city council has voted in favour of launching mosquito fogging this week, clearing the way for spraying to begin as early as Wednesday evening. The move comes despite trap counts remaining in the medium range and below the city’s bylaw threshold, which normally requires sustained high numbers before fogging can proceed.
The city says crews are ready with six trucks and foggers, but the supply of DeltaGuard is limited — only enough for two full citywide applications. With the product no longer available in Canada, officials warn that options later in the summer may be constrained if mosquito levels rise again.
Residents will receive 24 hours’ notice before fogging begins, allowing time to register buffer zones or health concerns. Administrators note that provincial stock would be used if West Nile virus became a concern, though those reserves are also shrinking. The city continues to work with provincial and federal partners on long‑term alternatives.
