Mosquitoes

• Drought-resistant mosquito brings earlier possibility of West Nile virus to Alberta

  Usually, dry conditions mean fewer mosquitos, but this year some experts predict trouble from a new breed of mosquito that is a carrier of West Nile virus.

  Weather

  Apr 15
  
• 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
  
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• Planning a winter escape? Experts caution rise of dengue fever in warm climates

  The virus spread through mosquitos, and while it’s often not serious, doctors say cases are increasing around the world, especially in the southern U.S.

  Health

  Jan 9
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• Hamilton moves risk for West Nile virus infection to high after local human case discovered

  Hamilton's associate medical officer of health says if symptoms do occur, they usually appear two to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.

  Health

  Sep 5, 2023
• Saskatchewan cities are reporting low numbers of mosquitoes this summer

  Regina's Open Space Services manager said the hot and dry summer contributed to the lack of the pesky bug this summer compared to others.

  Environment

  Sep 1, 2023
• West Nile virus detected in Sidney Township

  Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is notifying residents that a case of West Nile virus has been detected in Prince Edward County.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
• West Nile Virus infects six birds in Saskatchewan — but experts say the risk is low

  Mosquitos are out for the summer bringing a small risk to the population. Two birds were found with West Nile virus in July, and four in June. Yet overall, the risk is low.

  Health

  Aug 9, 2023
• West Nile virus confirmed in 2 London, Ont. mosquito traps: MLHU

  The health unit confirmed the positive test on Tuesday and said in a statement that the traps were located in northwest and northeast London.

  Health

  Aug 8, 2023
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• Rare virus detected in Lanark County horse

  Leeds, Grenville and Lanark County Public Health officials say there is one confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in the Lanark County

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023
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• Markham mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

  On Monday, the Regional Municipality of York said one mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile virus in Markham in the Bayview Avenue and John Street area.

  Health

  Jul 31, 2023