In an effrot to control and help curb the beetles the City of Winnipeg's Insect Control Branch will begin spraying trees in select neighbourhoods beginning August 5th betwen 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, weather permitting.

The insect branch will be using a chemical called Dursban Turf kills elm bark beetles and will be sprayed in areas across the city where Dutch elm disease has killed trees. It will also be used as a preventive measure in other areas, including Elmwood Cemetery and Wildwood Club.

For more information, phone 311 or visit the city's insect control website at winnipeg.ca/bugline.

Tags: City of Winnipeg Insect Control Branch, Dutch Elm Disease