Edmonton's mosquito expert has the answers to some common questions

Why are there mosquitoes? What purpose can these pesky insects possibly have? Mosquitoes have been known to spread deadly viruses to humans. They have a negative impact on the economy, especially to tourism, and are generally despised by all.
An estimated 20 per cent of the human population are especially delicious to mosquitoes. According to one study, people with certain blood types attract the blood sucking pests. People with type O blood were bitten twice as often than people with Type A blo