Edmonton Bugs

• Edmonton’s mosquito population could double without use of aerial control program

  The $500,000 in funding that was formerly dedicated to the aerial mosquito control program in Edmonton will instead be reinvested in biological control.

  Environment

  Apr 8, 2022
  
• Hot, dry weather means fewer mosquitoes in Edmonton but more yellowjackets and ants

  The flipside to the hot and dry conditions is that other species are thriving.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2021
  
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• Edmonton anticipates fewer mosquitoes this year after dry winter, spring

  The City of Edmonton's annual mosquito control program is well underway and so far, there's promising news when it comes to the pest population.

  Weather

  Apr 29, 2021
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• Spring mosquito season slightly behind this year in Edmonton, but picking up

  "Compared with last year, last year we had a very, very low number of mosquitoes for May," says Edmonton's "bug guy." But don't get too used to it.

  Environment

  Jun 3, 2020
• Attention, Edmonton: Say goodbye to spring mosquitoes, and hello to pesky ankle-biters!

  Think of it as the changing of the guard, if you will. It's that time of year when the big spring mosquitoes die off, only to be replaced by those pesky little ankle-biters.

  Environment

  Jun 20, 2018
• Stealthy, small, ankle-biting mosquitoes out in full force: Edmonton bug expert

  The City of Edmonton's resident bug expert says the summer species of mosquito have hatched a few weeks early, after a later-than-usual start to the season.

  Science

  Jun 7, 2017
• How to avoid wasp stings as insect becomes more aggressive

  As food supplies for wasps begin to dwindle at the end of the summer, the insects can become more aggressive, leading to a higher risk of stings.

  Environment

  Aug 16, 2016
• 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
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• Expert identifies fuzzy bugs swarming Edmonton, but do they bite?

  Have you seen groups of fuzzy bugs that resemble small bees or flies in your yard? Edmonton's bug expert tells us about them and why you shouldn't kill them.

  Environment

  May 3, 2016