News Controlling the mosquito and black fly population: Yes or No? SHARE ON: Taylor Ablett, staff Wednesday, Jan. 14th, 2015 A pitch to control the mosquitos and black flies was heard at city council. Monday’s meeting had representatives from G-D-G Environment proposed their business. Gregory Roy from G-D-G says they use an environmentally friendly spray to control, not eradicate. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/185997992″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Roy goes on to say the spray reduces bugs by 80%. He also says it is safe for other animals, and will only affect the targeted bugs. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/185997988″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] The toxin B-t-i kills larvae before they hatch. It has been used in Quebec since the 80’s. Council proposed the company come back to give a detailed report on cost and environmental impacts. Photo: Gregory Roy presents to city council
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