Catch basin larviciding is underway across Sarnia-Lambton.
The summer task is designed to control mosquito larvae and reduce the incidence of West Nile virus in Lambton County.
Lambton Public Health Supervisor Lori Lucas encourages residents to watch for employees treating basins across the county.
Vehicles will be equipped with a flashing yellow roof top light, West Nile virus signs and a "Makes Frequent Stops" caution sign.
"[The] St. Clair Region Conservation Authority has been contracted by the County of Lambton and they apply larvicide under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change permit," says Lucas.
Lucas says larviciding impedes mosquito larvae development and is the only measure to reduce mosquito breeding and control the adult mosquito population.
"Removing old tires, turning over old pails, toys, wheelbarrows, that type of thing," she says. "Changing water in bird baths every few days, at least weekly and making sure that we're keeping our eavestroughs clear to avoid trapped water."
Lambton Public Health encourages residents to remove stagnant water around their homes to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites.
As part of ongoing West Nile virus surveillance, the public is also encouraged to report the sightings of all dead birds in Lambton County by calling 519-383-3824 or toll-free at 1-800-667-1839 ext. 3824.
You can also report them online at www.lambtonhealth.on.ca.