Wasps
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Why are wasps so annoying right now? Understanding the late summer surgeTowards the end of summer, wasp populations typically reach their peak as colonies expand in size and the need for food intensifies in preparation for the upcoming winter season.HealthSep 20, 2023
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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.ScienceSep 1, 2022
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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.CanadaAug 22, 2022
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Latest data shows mosquito numbers ‘above average’ in ReginaThe 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.EnvironmentAug 16, 2022
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Wasp numbers on the rise in ReginaResidents and businesses say they have noticed more wasps this summer in the city.EnvironmentAug 5, 2022
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Late snowfall in Manitoba delays mosquito season, could reduce wasps, experts sayWith 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.EnvironmentApr 23, 2022
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Chirp chirp, buzz buzz: Wasps, crickets still plaguing Manitobans this summerIf Manitoba's seemingly out-of-control wasp population is driving you crazy this summer, you're not alone.EnvironmentAug 30, 2021
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Winnipeg facing wasps, flies galore due to drought conditions, says entomologistEntomologist 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.EnvironmentAug 16, 2021
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This wasp and yellowjacket season is possibly the worst ever in Edmonton, city saysIt'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.EnvironmentAug 5, 2021
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‘It’s important to get rid of them’: Winnipeg bug expert on spike in summer pestsSummer is finally here but the great weather has also brought a whole host of annoying little critters such as cankerworms, ants and wasps.EnvironmentJun 16, 2021
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