Mosquitoes

• 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
  
• 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
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• Manitoba researchers using federal funding to look for mosquito-, tick-borne viruses

  A pair of Brandon University scientists are using a quarter-million dollars in research funding to look at what other pathogens could be carried by the annoying insects.

  Science

  Aug 12, 2021
• Mosquito fogging to begin in parts of Winnipeg to reduce West Nile Virus risk

  The city of Winnipeg is starting a mosquito control program under provincial order to reduce the number of West Nile Virus mosquitoes.

  Environment

  Aug 4, 2021
• Manitoba’s hot, dry conditions ideal for West Nile-carrying mosquitoes: Manitoba Health

  According to Manitoba Health, the conditions are perfect for Culex tarsalis mosquitoes, which have been known to carry the West Nile virus.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2021
• Fighting disease: How are genetically engineered mosquitoes regulated?

  Laws regulating genetically engineered species, including mosquitoes, aren’t consistent between countries, and experts say there’s a growing need to fix that.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2021
• Mosquitoes making life difficult for Reginans

  Reginans are feeling the overwhelming numbers of mosquitoes that are swarming the city this year. The insects are out in force and making life difficult.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2021
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• 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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• City of Winnipeg to provide additional mosquito surveillance

  The cities of Winnipeg and Brandon will now be providing additional adult mosquito surveillance to help reduce the effects of the West Nile virus.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2021