Wasps

• Are hornet populations on the rise in southern Ontario?

  Food demand right now is incredibly high and hornets will get desperate for energy to feed the nests, so they're attracted to what you're eating. 

  Science

  Sep 1
  
• Calgary exterminator warns against DIY wasp nest removal: ‘They’re everywhere’

  As the summer continues its hot and dry conditions, Calgary exterminators are getting more and more calls for wasps.

  Canada

  Aug 22
  
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• Latest data shows mosquito numbers ‘above average’ in Regina

  The newest information from the City of Regina shows that mosquito counts are above the average for this time of year, but significantly lower than record highs.

  Environment

  Aug 16
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• Wasp numbers on the rise in Regina

  Residents and businesses say they have noticed more wasps this summer in the city.

  Environment

  Aug 5
• Late snowfall in Manitoba delays mosquito season, could reduce wasps, experts say

  With another wave of snow and rain expected over the weekend, experts say Manitobans won't have to worry about mosquitos and wasps for quite a while.

  Environment

  Apr 23
• Chirp chirp, buzz buzz: Wasps, crickets still plaguing Manitobans this summer

  If Manitoba's seemingly out-of-control wasp population is driving you crazy this summer, you're not alone.

  Environment

  Aug 30, 2021
• Winnipeg facing wasps, flies galore due to drought conditions, says entomologist

  Entomologist Taz Stuart told 680 CJOB wasps are a little more aggressive earlier this year because of the drought, which has hurt their natural food source of insects and flowers.

  Environment

  Aug 16, 2021
• This wasp and yellowjacket season is possibly the worst ever in Edmonton, city says

  It's not your imagination: the City of Edmonton's pest coordinator says this is the worst year for wasps and yellowjackets anyone on his team can remember.

  Environment

  Aug 5, 2021
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• ‘It’s important to get rid of them’: Winnipeg bug expert on spike in summer pests

  Summer is finally here but the great weather has also brought a whole host of annoying little critters such as cankerworms, ants and wasps.

  Environment

  Jun 16, 2021
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• ‘It’s extremely busy’: Calgary sees spike in wasp calls in August

  While August is typically wasp season in Calgary, local exterminators said calls regarding wasps are on the rise.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2020