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Commission authorizes mosquito-control contract with Sou Falls for West Nile surveillance and spraying
Summary
The commission authorized a seasonal mosquito-control contract with the City of Sou Falls; staff explained traps are counted regionally and Canton sprays only when vector species that carry West Nile exceed thresholds.
The Canton City Commission authorized a 2026 seasonal mosquito-control contract with the City of Sou Falls after staff explained the existing regional trap-count system and the city's vector-control priorities.
Under the arrangement, Sou Falls conducts mosquito counts from traps Canton provides, identifies species, and recommends spraying only when counts of West Nile–carrying species rise above the program threshold; the program prioritizes public-health protection rather than general insect nuisance control. The city attorney had reviewed the contract prior to the vote.
Commissioners then moved and approved authorization to enter the contract.
Next steps: staff will execute the contract with Sou Falls and coordinate trap collection and reporting protocols.
