Trent University study suggests sitting still to attract fewer deer flies
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Trent University study suggests sitting still to attract fewer deer flies
Description
May 17, 2023
We are heading into the prime season for insects, including one that has a painful bite.
A recent study from Trent University finds "sitting still" could actually result in attracting fewer deer flies.
The findings have been published in the latest issue of the Canadian Journal of Zoology.
Germain Ma has more.
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Trent University study suggests sitting still to attract fewer deer flies02:13 | May 17, 2023 -
Ontario sees increase in tick reports on tracking platform ‘eTick’ in 2026: experts02:16 | May 24, 2026 -
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Canada implements enhances screening measures at airports amid Africa’s Ebola outbreak04:51 | May 22, 2026 -
Health Matters: New Ebola outbreak04:35 | May 21, 2026 -
Spring allergy season packing a punch in Ontario02:25 | May 20, 2026 -
Ontario provides $3.5M to increase CT scans, surgeries at Peterborough Regional Health Centre01:54 | May 15, 2026 -
Report warns of surging wait times, deficit at Peterborough Regional Health Centre02:20 | May 14, 2026 -
Ontario Health Ministry asks 7 more people to isolate over potential hantavirus exposure00:36 | May 13, 2026 -
Peterborough organizations make transition plans for closure of consumption treatment site02:19 | May 12, 2026 -
‘Safer snorting’ pamphlet on using cocaine distributed at Ontario high school00:23 | May 8, 2026 -
Peterborough residents encouraged to make a plan during Emergency Preparedness Week02:12 | May 8, 2026 -
Nursing programs in Peterborough area now eligible for Ontario Learn and Stay Grant00:58 | May 6, 2026 -
Health Matters: Ontario looks to change medical residency priority rules02:23 | April 17, 2026 -
One City Peterborough to end outreach program by mid-May as new supports offered by team of police and Fourcast02:33 | March 19, 2026 -
Family doctor from UK arrive to Peterborough, Ont., clinic02:19 | March 17, 2026 -
Peterborough supervised drug consumption site to close as Ontario government ends funding02:21 | March 16, 2026 -
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Peterborough doctor’s documentary explores complexities and crisis of dementia care02:27 | January 30, 2026 -
CUPE warns of longer wait times at Ontario hospitals01:58 | January 29, 2026 -
Trans Canada Trail launches ‘Blahs-2-Ahhs’ to help Canadians beat ‘Blue Monday’05:32 | January 19, 2026 -
Health Matters: Ontario lab begins using mail-in semen analysis kits02:20 | January 15, 2026 -
Respiratory illnesses remain high in Peterborough area: Lakelands Public Health02:26 | January 6, 2026 -
Flu, COVID-19 cases climb in Peterborough area as ICU visits to hospital increase02:05 | December 18, 2025 -
Stressed out for the holidays? You’re not alone02:08 | December 16, 2025
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Trent University study suggests sitting still to attract fewer deer flies02:13 | May 17, 2023
-
Ontario sees increase in tick reports on tracking platform ‘eTick’ in 2026: experts02:16 | May 24, 2026
-
Peterborough Walk a Mile in Their Shoes raises awareness of gender-based violence01:47 | May 23, 2026
-
Canada implements enhances screening measures at airports amid Africa’s Ebola outbreak04:51 | May 22, 2026
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Health Matters: New Ebola outbreak04:35 | May 21, 2026
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Spring allergy season packing a punch in Ontario02:25 | May 20, 2026
-
Ontario provides $3.5M to increase CT scans, surgeries at Peterborough Regional Health Centre01:54 | May 15, 2026
-
Report warns of surging wait times, deficit at Peterborough Regional Health Centre02:20 | May 14, 2026
-
Ontario Health Ministry asks 7 more people to isolate over potential hantavirus exposure00:36 | May 13, 2026
-
Peterborough organizations make transition plans for closure of consumption treatment site02:19 | May 12, 2026
-
‘Safer snorting’ pamphlet on using cocaine distributed at Ontario high school00:23 | May 8, 2026
-
Peterborough residents encouraged to make a plan during Emergency Preparedness Week02:12 | May 8, 2026
-
Nursing programs in Peterborough area now eligible for Ontario Learn and Stay Grant00:58 | May 6, 2026
-
Health Matters: Ontario looks to change medical residency priority rules02:23 | April 17, 2026
-
One City Peterborough to end outreach program by mid-May as new supports offered by team of police and Fourcast02:33 | March 19, 2026
-
Family doctor from UK arrive to Peterborough, Ont., clinic02:19 | March 17, 2026
-
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Peterborough city council won’t seek health and safety plans from GE prior to demolition at former factory site01:44 | February 24, 2026
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Lakelands Public Health in Peterborough investigating cybersecurity ‘incident’01:36 | February 3, 2026
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How to combat the winter blues02:26 | January 30, 2026
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Peterborough doctor’s documentary explores complexities and crisis of dementia care02:27 | January 30, 2026
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Health Matters: Ontario lab begins using mail-in semen analysis kits02:20 | January 15, 2026
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Respiratory illnesses remain high in Peterborough area: Lakelands Public Health02:26 | January 6, 2026
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Flu, COVID-19 cases climb in Peterborough area as ICU visits to hospital increase02:05 | December 18, 2025
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Stressed out for the holidays? You’re not alone02:08 | December 16, 2025
Trent University study suggests sitting still to attract fewer deer flies
Description
May 17, 2023
We are heading into the prime season for insects, including one that has a painful bite.
A recent study from Trent University finds "sitting still" could actually result in attracting fewer deer flies.
The findings have been published in the latest issue of the Canadian Journal of Zoology.
Germain Ma has more.
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