"Just like when we carry hand sanitizer, I have a little thing of the oil in my purse, just in case," said Melanie Klimkowski, emphasizing personal preparedness against mosquitoes following a recent workshop.
Fiona Hunter, a leading entomologist, explains that infection rates for mosquito-borne diseases in Canada are low, though evolving environmental factors could amplify risk, saying, "climate change is changing the way that mosquitoes live and breed."
Hunter further notes that while adult mosquitoes may survive winter, it is more common for eggs to overwinter: "If you have a wood stove and then suddenly mosquitoes are flying around, they've actually been overwintering in your woodpile."
Experts emphasize the importance of eliminating mosquito breeding grounds, recommending, "Experts advise dumping out unused buckets in garages or even emptying out saucers under flower pots to prevent standing water, which is vital for breeding."
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