Courtesy of the Langley Times/Advance: Mosquitoes and drones – they both fly and emit a distinctive humming sound.But members of the Fort Langley Community Association (FLCA) were hoping to pit drones against mosquitoes this year, expanding options to spray the biting insects’ larvae.Unfortunately, the provincial government says it needs more time to create rules and
MLA Hon. Lanaas - Tamara Davidson BC Minister of Environment and Parks March 12, 2026. OPEN LETTER TO MLA HON. LANAAS - TAMARA DAVIDSON Dear Minister, As Directors of the Fort Langley Community Association, we are writing to ask you to expedite the licensing of drones (RPAS - remotely piloted aircraft systems) specifically for the
Mosquito Update – 2025 Season Outlook This year’s mosquito season is expected to be milder than average due to low snowpack levels and a reduced risk of spring flooding along the Lower Fraser River. 🧊 According to the BC River Forecast Centre's Snow Survey & Water Supply Bulletin, the provincial snowpack sits well below normal,
Last year's low water blessed the region with a lack of mosquitoes. They may return this spring with a vengeance. Tyler Olsen, Courtesy of Fraser Valley Current, January 13, 2025. Full article here. Mosquito eggs that would have normally hatched last year may contribute to this year’s pest problems. 📷 mycteria/Shutterstock/Tyler Olsen Consider stocking up
Funding requirements for these enhancements will be proposed for the 2025 budget. Overview of the Program: The program is part of Metro Vancouver's broader efforts to manage mosquito populations in the region, particularly in areas prone to stagnant water from flooding. An environmentally friendly larvicide targets mosquito larvae without the use of adulticide (spraying/fogging). Recent
