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 -
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Campbellford family launches foundation to honour victim of Lyme disease02:24 | June 8, 2026 -
Lakelands Public Health in Peterborough promotes need for reduced-cost rabies vaccinations02:02 | June 2, 2026 -
Ontario invest $2M for primary care in Peterborough02:24 | May 29, 2026 -
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United Way Peterborough annual Period Promise Menstrual Product Collection Drive helps those in need02:28 | March 16, 2026 -
Study says more Ontario male teens and men seeking help for gambling problems02:29 | March 12, 2026 -
Visually impaired artist showcases accessible art at Lakefield gallery02:22 | March 12, 2026 -
Raising awareness around women’s health05:37 | March 4, 2026 -
Peterborough paramedics rally as contract talks underway02:05 | March 3, 2026 -
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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Trent University study suggests sitting still to attract fewer deer flies02:13 | May 17, 2023
-
Health Matters: ON, QC heat wave spreads to the Maritimes02:21 | July 2, 2026
-
Golf memorial tournament in Northumberland County raises awareness of Lyme disease02:27 | June 30, 2026
-
Ontario officially opens HART hub in Peterborough02:31 | June 27, 2026
-
Campbellford family launches foundation to honour victim of Lyme disease02:24 | June 8, 2026
-
Lakelands Public Health in Peterborough promotes need for reduced-cost rabies vaccinations02:02 | June 2, 2026
-
Ontario invest $2M for primary care in Peterborough02:24 | May 29, 2026
-
Groups focus on drug strategy for Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton and Northumberland areas02:14 | May 29, 2026
-
Peterborough city council defers decision on additional winter shelter program02:00 | May 29, 2026
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-
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‘Safer snorting’ pamphlet on using cocaine distributed at Ontario high school00:23 | May 8, 2026
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Health Matters: Ontario looks to change medical residency priority rules02:23 | April 17, 2026
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Family doctor from UK arrive to Peterborough, Ont., clinic02:19 | March 17, 2026
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Peterborough supervised drug consumption site to close as Ontario government ends funding02:21 | March 16, 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
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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