West Nile Virus

The Latest “Buzz” on Mosquitos in Regina

The Latest “Buzz” on Mosquitos in Regina

Jun 25, 2024 | 3:01pm
We are seeing a cooler, more damp start to summer. That has been a major factor in keeping the mosquito count on the low side for the last few weeks. That is about to change. In the last two weeks, Regina has received over 48 millimetres of rain which is a perfect incubator for mosquito […]

First case of dutch elm disease reported in Regina; mosquito count growing

Jul 16, 2019 | 5:05pm

Dutch elm disease has re-emerged in the city of Regina. The tree was found on Lincoln Drive in the city’s south end, and was beside another tree that had dutch elm last year. City spokesperson Russell Eirich said there are warning signs to watch for. “You’re going to see the leaves start to wilt, they’ll […]

Regina still seeing low mosquito numbers

Jul 3, 2019 | 9:00am

Regina has been enjoying several beautiful nights over the past few weeks with no or very little sign of mosquitoes. The city continues treating large bodies of standing water both inside and outside the city hoping this can continue, but they also have a warning. The Culex Tarsalis mosquito, the one that carries West Nile […]

Saskatchewan Ministry of Health warns of west nile virus ahead of the long weekend

Jun 28, 2019 | 11:44am

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health is advising people to prepare for mosquitoes, and more importantly west nile virus. The peak season for west nile cases is between June and September, but so far in 2019, there have been no confirmed cases. Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Denise Werker said there is a certain type […]

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