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Mosquitoes are a vector for many global diseases. In Ontario they are associated with transmission of West Nile Virus[https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/DataAndAnalytics/Pages/WNV.aspx].
Mosquitoes are a vector for many global diseases. In Ontario they are associated with transmission of West Nile Virus[https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/DataAndAnalytics/Pages/WNV.aspx].
Low impact development technologies reduce the amount of standing water compared to traditional stormwater ponds. However there are a few additional design recommendations that can reduce mosquito habitat even further
Low impact development technologies reduce the amount of standing water compared to traditional stormwater ponds. However there are a few additional design recommendations that can reduce mosquito habitat even further:
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<li><textprimary><strong>Mesh is the first line of defense:</strong></textprimary> A mesh size of 1.5 mm or smaller is recommended where a screen is used to exclude mosquitoes from a tank or other standing water[http://www.who.int/ith/2017-ith-chapter7.pdf?ua=1], </li>
<li><textprimary><strong>Mesh is the first line of defense:</strong></textprimary> A mesh size of 1.5 mm or smaller is recommended where a screen is used to exclude mosquitoes from a tank or other standing water[http://www.who.int/ith/2017-ith-chapter7.pdf?ua=1], </li>
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<li><textprimary><strong>Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (Bti):</strong></textprimary>Note that provincial regulations permit only granular application, rather than 'dunks' or 'pucks' available elsewhere. This means frequent application may be necessary,</li>
<li><textprimary><strong>Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (Bti):</strong></textprimary>Note that provincial regulations permit only granular application, rather than 'dunks' or 'pucks' available elsewhere. This means frequent application may be necessary,</li>
<li><textprimary><strong>Methoprene:</strong><textprimary>This product can only be used by licensed individuals as it is slightly toxic to some fish species. </li>
<li><textprimary><strong>Methoprene:</strong></textprimary>This product can only be used by licensed individuals as it is slightly toxic to some fish species. </li>
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