Edmonton Mosquito Population

• Dry conditions mean a slow start to mosquito season in Edmonton

  As Edmontonians have come to learn year in and year out, everything could change depending on how much precipitation the city gets. 

  Canada

  Apr 10
  
• Heavy rain in Edmonton area has driven ‘a lot of mosquito hatching’: pest expert

  While the mosquito population in Edmonton has been relatively low so far this season, that's about to change. Heavy rain last week means mosquitoes have been hatching.

  Environment

  Jun 21, 2022
  
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• 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
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• Edmonton city council reinstates aerial mosquito control program

  A program that aims to fight the mosquito population by air, which was originally cancelled this year, has been reinstated.

  Weather

  May 6, 2021
• 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
• 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