Bug Bites
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Wet spring means more mosquitoes this summer in Ontario, entomologist warnsThe public health unit warns of the potential for more cases of West Nile virus this year.EnvironmentMay 29, 2019
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Fly bites on pets not as bad as they look: veterinarianYou may have noticed some peculiar marks on your pet's stomach recently.CanadaMay 27, 2019
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Tick season underway in SaskatchewanTicks are typically out from early spring until October in Saskatchewan, and are usually found in tall grass, brush or wooded areas.CanadaMay 17, 2019
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Cooler weather in Saskatchewan more reason to take precautions against ticksWhile the risk of being exposed to Lyme disease is low in Saskatchewan, it is not zero as blacklegged ticks are most active in cooler weather.HealthSep 25, 2018
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7 types of bug bites Canadians can expect this summerThe vast majority of insects that bite in Canada are really only a nuisance, but some of them can cause infections.LifestyleJun 24, 2018
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Longer winter shortens mosquito season in Lethbridge"The mosquitoes do not have as much time to escalate in numbers as they normally would with a long mosquito season."CanadaMay 25, 2018
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Why mosquitoes love to bite you — and what to do about those pesky bitesHave you noticed that mosquitoes are more drawn to you than others while you’re out hiking, camping or lounging in your backyard?HealthJul 24, 2017
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These are the colours bedbugs are most drawn to, a new study suggestsBedbugs have a favourite colour. When exposed to daylight, U.S. scientists found the bloodsucking insects were drawn to some colours while avoiding others.HealthApr 26, 2016
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How many Canadians have had kissing bug disease?They’re parasites that feed on people’s faces in the night. While the infection they spread typically occurs in Latin America, have cases surfaced in Canada?CanadaNov 14, 2014
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