As wet spring breeds mosquito explosion in Sask., experts warn of 'bad midge season'

28-06-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca

As wet spring breeds mosquito explosion in Sask., experts warn of 'bad midge season'

Saskatchewan’s wet spring has pushed mosquito numbers up dramatically and may also rouse wheat midges, which can lie dormant in the soil for years before emerging to feed on crops from the inside.

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