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If you are one of the unlucky mosquito magnets, you are not alone — many elements come into play that determine who these bloodsuckers find most irresistible.

The province runs an online tick-checking program through Manitoba Health in which a photo of a suspected blacklegged tick can be submitted and assessed by experts.

An entomologist said the current mosquito population for Regina is higher than historical times due to heat and rain.

A city-wide average of 88 mosquitoes per trap on Saturday is prompting the City of Winnipeg to start fogging for adults.

It’s a designation few communities would embrace, but folks in Komarno don’t mind being ...

In the city’s past, with the arrival of rain has come the arrival of mosquitoes – but, so far this season, that hasnt happened.

The move to a more natural approach to mosquito control in Edmonton not only divided council but also people in the streets Tuesday, with some worried about more bug bites this summer.

Some new rules could be on the way for pet owners in the city.

  WINNIPEG -- There hasnt been much rain in Winnipeg and that has led to a hot and sticky summer so far. But the humidity isnt causing that sticky feeling, and its not tree sap either. Entomologist Taz Stuart said Winnipeggers might be getting that sticky feeling due to honeydew from aphids. "Lots of people equate the aphid honeydew or fecal matter to be synonymous with tree sap and its not, its actually their poop," said Stuart. He said over the past couple of years it has been hot and ...

Winnipeg Free Press By: Kevin Rollason | Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Monday, Jun. 28, 2021 Its hot out, yes, but its not humidity thats making you feel sticky. Its hot out, yes, but its not humidity thats making you feel sticky. Nope, that wet, syrupy stuff you feel misting your face as you take a stroll on Winnipeg sidewalks, whats coating your vehicles windshield after it has been parked outside for a day or two, whats causing your sandals to st...