Saskatoon is seeing a notable increase in mosquito populations this spring, with recent counts showing approximately 10 biting female mosquitoes per trap from May 24 to 30, which is double the count from the same timeframe last year and five times the 10-year average. According to Georgiana Antochi-Crihan, the city's entomologist, the easing drought conditions and increased rainfall have created favorable breeding habitats for mosquitoes. She noted that crews are observing more water accumulation in areas that have been dry in recent years, contributing to the surge in mosquito numbers. Local residents have echoed concerns about the high mosquito presence, with some stating that the insects are particularly bothersome this year. Antochi-Crihan recommends that residents take proactive measures by removing standing water from around their properties, such as in flowerpot trays and eavestroughs, which can serve as breeding grounds. For water sources that cannot be easily drained, she suggests considering mosquito-control products to help manage the population.