Mosquitoes
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Hamilton moves risk for West Nile virus infection to high after local human case discoveredHamilton'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.HealthSep 5
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Saskatchewan cities are reporting low numbers of mosquitoes this summerRegina's Open Space Services manager said the hot and dry summer contributed to the lack of the pesky bug this summer compared to others.EnvironmentSep 1
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West Nile virus detected in Sidney TownshipHastings Prince Edward Public Health is notifying residents that a case of West Nile virus has been detected in Prince Edward County.CanadaAug 11
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West Nile Virus infects six birds in Saskatchewan — but experts say the risk is lowMosquitos 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.HealthAug 9
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West Nile virus confirmed in 2 London, Ont. mosquito traps: MLHUThe health unit confirmed the positive test on Tuesday and said in a statement that the traps were located in northwest and northeast London.HealthAug 8
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Rare virus detected in Lanark County horseLeeds, Grenville and Lanark County Public Health officials say there is one confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in the Lanark CountyCanadaAug 3
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Markham mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virusOn 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.HealthJul 31
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Swatting mosquitos with style: Winnipeg’s drone pilot project takes offWinnipeg is launching a pilot project this summer to test the use of a drone for mosquito control operations.CanadaJul 28
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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in ManitobaManitoba officials say West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes don't usually arrive in the province this early in the season, but the warmer-than-usual weather may have played a part.HealthJun 30
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Saskatoon’s most recent mosquito numbers almost 12 times averageThe City of Saskatoon caught an average of 24 mosquitoes a day from June 4-10, which was more than four times higher than the previous week.CanadaJun 13
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