Bad buzz: warm weather good for mosquito growth
With heat warnings in place across the province, Saskatchewan’s insect population could see an increase.
In particular, those outdoors might notice some more mosquitoes buzzing around.
Sean Prager, associate professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, says temperature increases cause quicker insect development.
Prager said extreme heat has the ability to kill insects, but it would require temperatures much higher than what can typically be found in Saskatchewan.
Bad buzz: warm weather good for mosquito growth
With heat warnings soon in place across the province, Saskatchewan’s insect population could see an increase.
In particular, those outdoors might notice some more mosquitoes buzzing around.
Sean Prager, associate professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, says temperature increases cause quicker insect development.
Prager said extreme heat has the ability to kill insects, but it would require temperatures much higher than what can typically be found in Saskatchewan.
Bad buzz: warm weather good for mosquito growth
With heat warnings in place across the province, Saskatchewan’s insect population could see an increase.
In particular, those outdoors might notice some more mosquitoes buzzing around.
Sean Prager, associate professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, says temperature increases cause quicker insect development.
Sask. political parties requesting audit into $30-million think-tank
Three Saskatchewan political parties that aren’t represented in the Legislative Assembly want answers from the provincial government about a discontinued public-private partnership.
The Progressive Conservative Party is teaming up with the Green Party of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Progress Party (formerly the Liberal Party of Saskatchewan) in calling for the provincial auditor to review the now-defunct Communities of Tomorrow (CT).
‘It’s pretty cool:’ Regina team heading to Little League World Series
Emotions were running high Thursday at the North Regina Little League diamonds.
A very enthusiastic crowd delivered rapturous applause as North Regina — the host team for the Canadian Little League baseball championship — claimed the title with a 4-3 victory over Vancouver’s Little Mountain Baseball in the final of the tournament.
North Regina now will represent Canada at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. The tournament for baseball players between the ages of 10 and 12 is to begin Wednesday, with Canada’s first game slated for Thursday.