The Town of Shaunavon has implemented a new Fogging Program for the control of adult mosquitoes within town limits.

The Town has purchased a new gas mosquito fogger, and will be spraying from a truck in all streets and back alleys as needed, each Thursday or Friday, weather permitting, between dusk and dawn.

DeltaGard 20EW is the insecticide being used. It is applied as fine droplets that don't readily drift or deposit and typically evaporate while suspended in the air. As a result, the deposit of these fine droplets into water or land, and the impact on those ecosystems is expected to be minimal.

DeltaGard 20EW is recommended for use by The World Health Organization Pesticide Evaluation Scheme.

To minimize your exposure during fogging whenever possible stay indoors during and immediately after spraying, close all windows and doors, and turn off air conditioning units, and bring laundry, toys and pets indoors before spraying occurs.

The Town also suggests washing homegrown fruit and vegetables before cooking or eating them, and rinse play equipment with water after spraying is finished.