Mosquitoes

• Warmer summers could mean Zika and dengue move into Canada, experts warn

  Zika virus and dengue fever are mostly found in tropical locations, but insect and health experts are warning climate change could bring them to Canada.

  Canada

  Sep 25
  
• Ottawa resident dies from rare and deadly mosquito-borne virus

  A rare and deadly mosquito-borne illness, the eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), has claimed the life of an Ottawa resident, marking the city's first confirmed human case.

  Health

  Sep 12
  
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• Toronto reports 1st probable human case of West Nile virus this year

  Toronto Public Health says in a news release on Friday that an adult resident contracted the virus.

  Health

  Aug 16
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• MLHU confirms first local human case of West Nile virus for 2024

  Last month, four mosquito water basins tested positive for the virus across the region, but Aug. 9 marks the first recorded human case of the virus this year.

  Health

  Aug 9
• Province to fog Winkler over concern of possible West Nile virus

  Winkler has too many mosquitoes that could carry West Nile virus, so the province is going to fog the city.

  Canada

  Jul 31
• West Nile virus is a summer reality in Canada. How to stay safe

  As summer heats up in Canada, the mosquito population is on the rise, bringing with it an increased risk of West Nile virus, a potentially deadly disease.

  Health

  Jul 23
• Mosquitoes buzzing in Winnipeg, city crews itching to be rid of them

  'The same conditions that breed thunderstorms breed mosquitoes. We did see a great spike over the weekend of up to 800 in some of the traps. (The) citywide average is about 130.'

  Weather

  Jul 15
• After a June filled with rain, mosquitoes are on the horizon for Regina

  Over the last month, Regina has seen its fair share of rainfall, leaving pools of standing water across the city – prime conditions for mosquito larvae to emerge.

  Canada

  Jun 25
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• Bird found dead in Peterborough region tests positive for West Nile virus

  The health unit says in 2023, no mosquitoes found tested positive for West Nile virus, however, there were confirmed human cases of the virus in Ontario.

  Health

  May 30
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• Lethbridge dives into mosquito mitigation program

  Despite a soggy spring setting the stage for a potential mosquito boom, the City of Lethbridge is aiming to combat a potential mosquito uprising before it takes flight.

  Environment

  May 28