we actually pulled it off and the city agreed to start the mosquito control program for the pond area. i cant believe we dont have to hide inside all summer anymore. thank you for sticking with this until they finally listened to us.
June 20, 2015
Control the mosquitos in new developed community around Kizell pond
Final supporters
To: Councillor Marianne Wilkinson
CC: Ottawa Public Health
CC: Kanata Lakes Community Association
We, the residents of the newly developed subdivisions around the Kizell Pond area (Including Kanata Estates/Kizell Pond, Richardson Ridge/Heritage Hills) would like to call the attention of Ottawa Public Health and city management to the increasingly urgent and disturbing issue of mosquitos in our neighborhood.
Mosquitoes have been harassing the residents of this area, day and night, in the summer ever since this community was built, and have, over the years, rendered outdoor activities extremely difficult. While this issue exists for other areas of Kanata North, neighbours who have previous lived in other Kanata communities, and visitors, agree that the mosquito issue here is much worse. Mosquitoes are everywhere, on the driveway, on the patio, in the backyard, and even at the bus station.
We'd like to emphasize that we are not just talking about evenings. We experience massive numbers of mosquito bites throughout the day, from morning to night. Some families have to go camping to enjoy an outdoor experience with less harassment from mosquitos. We believe this unusually large number of mosquitoes poses a serious threat to the health of residents and exposes families, especially children, to increased risk of West Nile virus and other diseases.
We hereby petition to the city for assistance in this important and urgent matter of public health and welfare. To get mosquitoes under control for this coming summer, your prompt action is much appreciated.
Regards,
Sincerely
Residents of the new developed community around Kizell pond (Including Kanata Estates/Kizell Pond, Richardson Ridge/Heritage Hill)
Updates
May 26, 2015
just saw we hit 250 signatures and its pretty wild seeing how many neighbors are dealing with this same mosquito nightmare. thanks for jumping on this so quickly because it shows the city we really mean business.
Reached 250 supporters
May 24, 2015
May 15, 2015
im still reading through all the stories people are sending about not being able to step outside their own doors. i am putting together a packet to send over to the city and the feedback has been honestly overwhelming but it shows we really all dealing with the same nightmare.
Reached 100 supporters
May 14, 2015
165 Comments
we live in kanata estate for 7 years. my younger son is very active, however we have to restraint him from out door activities since mosquito bites crazy, spray does't work since rhis week, with temperature increases and moisture also increase, both help mosquitos reproduction fast。please do something help us!
Unable to enjoy any outdoor activities due to unusually excessive number of mosquitoes. I have been living in Kanata Estates for 3 years now and the situation seems to be worsening. I have never seen so many mosquitos anywhere in my life. They swarm at you the moment you set foot outside the house.
Please find a soliton ASAP my poor little daughter last summer got allergic reaction of every mosquito bite she got...he hands and legs got swallon. This year when summer came she was sad, she doesnt want to get bit again!
Ever since we moved into this area, our backyard has been unusable due to mosquitoes. This is especially serious for my daughter who is extremely sensitive to mosquito bites and develops a significant inflammatory response. Consequently, we cannot enjoy being outdoors under the current circumstances.
You are welcome to come to my house sometime during month of July around noon time for a fornt yard party, and tell me whether or not the mosquito problem is the same as your communitie! You will get a black cloude attacking you the moment you are opening the door of your car!
The mosquitoes are unbelievable and pose a definite health risk
I'm living in Heritage Hills. I got a lot mosquito bites this summer when I went to my back and front yard even I have put a powerful mosquito killer device in backyard and use bug avoid spread whenever I'm getting in my yard. Those mosquitoes become so crazy now. My wife and daughter are totally scared to get out of the house to the yard for anything.
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we actually pulled it off and the city agreed to start the mosquito control program for the pond area. i cant believe we dont have to hide inside all summer anymore. thank you for sticking with this until they finally listened to us.
June 20, 2015
Control the mosquitos in new developed community around Kizell pond
Final supporters
To: Councillor Marianne Wilkinson
CC: Ottawa Public Health
CC: Kanata Lakes Community Association
We, the residents of the newly developed subdivisions around the Kizell Pond area (Including Kanata Estates/Kizell Pond, Richardson Ridge/Heritage Hills) would like to call the attention of Ottawa Public Health and city management to the increasingly urgent and disturbing issue of mosquitos in our neighborhood.
Mosquitoes have been harassing the residents of this area, day and night, in the summer ever since this community was built, and have, over the years, rendered outdoor activities extremely difficult. While this issue exists for other areas of Kanata North, neighbours who have previous lived in other Kanata communities, and visitors, agree that the mosquito issue here is much worse. Mosquitoes are everywhere, on the driveway, on the patio, in the backyard, and even at the bus station.
We'd like to emphasize that we are not just talking about evenings. We experience massive numbers of mosquito bites throughout the day, from morning to night. Some families have to go camping to enjoy an outdoor experience with less harassment from mosquitos. We believe this unusually large number of mosquitoes poses a serious threat to the health of residents and exposes families, especially children, to increased risk of West Nile virus and other diseases.
We hereby petition to the city for assistance in this important and urgent matter of public health and welfare. To get mosquitoes under control for this coming summer, your prompt action is much appreciated.
Regards,
Sincerely
Residents of the new developed community around Kizell pond (Including Kanata Estates/Kizell Pond, Richardson Ridge/Heritage Hill)
Updates
May 26, 2015
just saw we hit 250 signatures and its pretty wild seeing how many neighbors are dealing with this same mosquito nightmare. thanks for jumping on this so quickly because it shows the city we really mean business.
Reached 250 supporters
May 24, 2015
May 15, 2015
im still reading through all the stories people are sending about not being able to step outside their own doors. i am putting together a packet to send over to the city and the feedback has been honestly overwhelming but it shows we really all dealing with the same nightmare.
Reached 100 supporters
May 14, 2015
165 Comments
I have lived in Heritage Hills for the past 14 years. the mosquito problem has become significantly worst in the last 2 years. Mosquitoes are dangerous not only for humans but also for dogs including service animals.
we live in kanata estate for 7 years. my younger son is very active, however we have to restraint him from out door activities since mosquito bites crazy, spray does't work since rhis week, with temperature increases and moisture also increase, both help mosquitos reproduction fast。please do something help us!
Unable to enjoy any outdoor activities due to unusually excessive number of mosquitoes. I have been living in Kanata Estates for 3 years now and the situation seems to be worsening. I have never seen so many mosquitos anywhere in my life. They swarm at you the moment you set foot outside the house.
Please find a soliton ASAP my poor little daughter last summer got allergic reaction of every mosquito bite she got...he hands and legs got swallon. This year when summer came she was sad, she doesnt want to get bit again!
Ever since we moved into this area, our backyard has been unusable due to mosquitoes. This is especially serious for my daughter who is extremely sensitive to mosquito bites and develops a significant inflammatory response. Consequently, we cannot enjoy being outdoors under the current circumstances.
You are welcome to come to my house sometime during month of July around noon time for a fornt yard party, and tell me whether or not the mosquito problem is the same as your communitie! You will get a black cloude attacking you the moment you are opening the door of your car!
The mosquitoes are unbelievable and pose a definite health risk
I'm living in Heritage Hills. I got a lot mosquito bites this summer when I went to my back and front yard even I have put a powerful mosquito killer device in backyard and use bug avoid spread whenever I'm getting in my yard. Those mosquitoes become so crazy now. My wife and daughter are totally scared to get out of the house to the yard for anything.
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I have lived in Heritage Hills for the past 14 years. the mosquito problem has become significantly worst in the last 2 years. Mosquitoes are dangerous not only for humans but also for dogs including service animals.