Mosquitoes

• Delayed summer means nuisance bugs still on the horizon for Winnipeg

  Although Winnipeggers are welcoming the advent of warm summer weather, with pleasant days can come not-so-pleasant interactions with local bugs.

  Environment

  Jun 29
  
• Mosquito population expected to rise in Lethbridge following rainfall events

  When outdoors, AHS suggests using an insect repellent with DEET, and wearing light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and a hat.

  Environment

  Jun 23
  
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• Morning news rewind: Wednesday, June 22

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' on Wednesday, June 22.

  Blogs

  Jun 22
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• 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
• If you smack a mosquito, slap it in an envelope for this B.C. entomologist

  Other than the familiar buzz of a mosquito near one's ear and the faint sensation of a blood-sucking pin-prick, humans don't know much about the insects' behaviour.

  Environment

  Jun 15
• Flooding in Manitoba recipe for annoying mosquito season

  All the standing water in flooded fields, ditches and backyards could create an irritating summer of mosquitos.

  Weather

  May 29
• Spring showers bring May mosquitoes to Saskatchewan

  In total, Johnston said the budget for the Pest control department is about 1.6 million dollars per year. Roughly half of it is spent on mosquitoes.

  Canada

  May 19
• Edmonton city council eliminates aerial mosquito control program

  Edmonton city council has voted to do away with a program that aims to fight the mosquito population by air.

  Weather

  Apr 5
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• Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus detected in Saskatchewan

  The province confirmed Wednesday the first virus-infected Culex tarsalis mosquitoes of the season have been detected in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2021
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• West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes found in London, Ont. region

  The health unit says, since May, its vector-borne disease team has been conducting weekly mosquito monitoring at 250 standing water locations on public property in the region.

  Health

  Aug 16, 2021