Mosquitoes in Winnipeg, Manitoba: Opinions, alternatives, education, and opportunities

This thesis contains the results of research, initiated in January of 2001, to address some specific issues surrounding mosquito control in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The objectives of this thesis research were fourfold: (a) gather and analyze information from Winnipeg residents regarding their knowledge of mosquitoes and their control; (b) identify non-toxic mosquito control methods and test them for effectiveness and viability in an urban setting; (c) create an annotated bibliography of mosquito educational tools appropriate for middle-years school children; (d) based on the findings make recommendations for improvement to the Winnipeg IPM mosquito abatement program. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)...