Bugs
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Bugs in your brownies? University students dish it out in Great UBC Bug Bake OffAs it stands, up to 80 per cent of the world's countries consume insects, from maggot-filled cheese consumed in Italy's Sardinia to the silkworm snacks often enjoyed in Thailand.ScienceNov 28, 2023
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Hot, dry conditions ideal for boxelder bug infestationsThe past two seasons of hot, dry conditions are causing Manitoba maples to propagate, attracting the boxelder bugs.CanadaOct 4, 2023
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Winnipeg to start spraying for tent caterpillars this weekendThe city will be spraying boulevards, city-owned parks and cemeteries. Daily inspections will determine where areas of priority are.CanadaMay 26, 2023
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Invasion of the stink bugs: Pest thrives in British Columbia’s warm OctoberThe brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive species in Canada, is thriving in the province this season thanks to summer-like weather extending into the fall months, experts say.EnvironmentOct 12, 2022
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Winnipeg’s Elm Bark Beetle Control Program begins SundayThe treatment is intended to reduce the spread of Dutch Elm Disease by controlling the beetles that carry it.EnvironmentSep 17, 2022
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Wasp numbers on the rise in ReginaResidents and businesses say they have noticed more wasps this summer in the city.EnvironmentAug 5, 2022
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Are dragonflies going extinct? Expert says unlikelyWhile the number of dragonflies has dropped this year in Saskatchewan, it's not because the species is on the decline, but rather due to the drought conditions from 2021.EnvironmentJul 30, 2022
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Regina mosquito population on the rise after recent rainfallAccording to the latest data from the City of Regina, mosquito traps are averaging about 107 mosquitoes. That is nearly three times more than the historical average of 41 per trap.CanadaJul 27, 2022
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Believe the buzz: Mosquitoes are out in force in the Okanagan this seasonThe good news, however, is that the upcoming heat is going to get their populations better under control.EnvironmentJul 15, 2022
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Mosquito population expected to rise in Lethbridge following rainfall eventsWhen outdoors, AHS suggests using an insect repellent with DEET, and wearing light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and a hat.EnvironmentJun 23, 2022
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