Calgary’s Mosquito Watch This Summer

Calgary’s mosquito season is off to a surprisingly calm start, with traps catching fewer bugs than expected thanks to recent rain and cooler temps slowing adult activity—peaking around mid-July as usual. But experts are watching a concerning invasive species, known to carry West Nile Virus, which thrives in cooler climates like ours. While most bites are harmless, some can lead to flu-like symptoms or serious neurological issues. The city’s mosquito control teams are working hard with aerial and ground tactics, but residents can help too: eliminate standing water around homes, keep lawns mowed, and join a citizen-science project to collect samples in parks—your backyard can be part of the solution. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2caab150f904417e