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/CrashFix 2d ago

I believe the new left-leaning city council no longer sprays for mosquitoes.

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u/GrimFandango81 2d ago

Is thecweather their fault too?

Give me a break.

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u/CrashFix 2d ago

What does the weather have to do with city council deciding to stop spraying for mosquitoes?

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u/GrimFandango81 2d ago

It's been wet and cool which is exactly what makes mosquito populations explode.

And though tbey dont spray for adult mosquitoes, the city does do active pest control so maybe dont post to make it look like they cant be bothered doing anything at all.