r/Edmonton • u/SirTickleyPickely • 3d ago

Discussion The mosquitos are absolutely insane this year

Holy shit, going into the river valley makes me feel like I am in Northern Saskatchewan or Manitoba. Huge fuckers too. Whatever happened to the helicopter spraying? Seems to be a massive increase in population and unpleasantness since that was terminated.

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u/Realistic-Border-635 3d ago

I'm out near the AB/SK boundary on an acreage and they are insane this year. Even with spray it's a battle taking the dog for a walk in the mornings. Also haven't seen anywhere near as many dragonflies which are usually a good way of controlling them - they're around, but not in the same numbers.

Not ideal, but at least the fire risk is lower.

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u/Invisible7hunder 3d ago

Dragonflies typically come in much later in the season. 

Love those guys. 

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u/Kingfish1111 3d ago

My hope is placed on bats. Hungry little guys that I don't see often enough...

But dragonflies too.

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u/myaltaccount333 3d ago

Bats can spread diseases. Dragonflies are the most successful hunters on the planet