Mosquito Season Alert in Alberta | Calgary News

Alberta’s rainy season has kicked off mosquito season—and with it, a serious reminder about West Nile virus. While infection risk remains low, experts from Primary Care Alberta urge outdoor protection: long sleeves, light colors, and approved repellents like DEET or Icaridin (avoiding DEET for babies under six months). Edmonton’s June rainfall has brought an unusual surge of culex pipiens mosquitoes—known to carry West Nile and even linked to grey owl deaths at Calgary Zoo in 2025. If bitten, symptoms range from fever to neurological issues. Stay vigilant—your summer shouldn’t be ruined by bugs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/cf326584b15a1205