Mosquito Surge in NWT This Summer

Mosquito season is hitting the Northwest Territories hard this year—thanks to extra rain creating ideal breeding conditions. Entomologist Taz Stuart warns that while spring mosquitoes are fading, the biting summer variety is surging, with females capable of surviving up to a month and laying hundreds of eggs. Though West Nile virus hasn’t appeared yet, it’s expected soon. Protect yourself with 30% DEET or 10% picaridin repellents, and eliminate standing water around your home—bird baths, gutters, even puddles can spawn hundreds of mosquitoes in days. Try mosquito dunks, a natural larvicide that lasts three weeks. Stay proactive: your summer comfort depends on it. 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/537223f5a8df67cf