Mosquito Population

• Swatting mosquitos with style: Winnipeg’s drone pilot project takes off

  Winnipeg is launching a pilot project this summer to test the use of a drone for mosquito control operations.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2023
  
• Fewer mosquitoes in Saskatoon this summer thanks to dry conditions

  Mosquito population numbers can fluctuate because of droughts or a lot of rainfall, which is being exacerbated by climate change, making their populations harder to predict.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2021
  
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• Mosquitoes on their way out, wasps becoming more aggressive in Edmonton

  While we might be seeing fewer mosquitoes at this time of year, there's another pesky insect we need to be wary of - wasps.

  Environment

  Aug 24, 2017
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• Edmonton sees late season spike of ‘stealthy little ankle biters’

  While the mosquito population typically peaks in early to mid-July in the Capital Region, the peak this year is happening right now.

  Environment

  Aug 10, 2016
• ‘Join the fight against the bite’ by removing mosquito hangouts: RDCO

  Smith also suggests residents drain standing water from containers under plant pots or in garbage cans.

  Jun 2, 2016
• Edmonton’s recent rain provides perfect conditions for mosquito development

  While many in the Capital Region rejoiced over the much-needed rain that fell over the weekend, there is a downside to all the moisture and it comes with a bite.

  Environment

  May 25, 2016
• Long, cool spring gives City of Edmonton early handle on battle against bloodsuckers

  It seems as though there's an upside to the long, cool spring Edmonton has experienced so far, and it has to do with the number of mosquitoes flying around the Capital Region.

  May 28, 2014