Will wildfire smoke reduce the mosquito population?

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- People across Michiana are hoping for one positive from all the Canadian wildfire smoke could be fewer active mosquitos.

Bonfire smoke keeps the pesky pests away, but we wondered if wildfire smoke had the same effect.

We spoke to Entomologist and Indiana University Professor Marc lame, for his take on wildfire smoke and mosquitoes.

"I think where the smoke is thicker, that it's probably having a temporary impact on the mosquitos in terms of their ability to navigate."

IU associate professor Marc Lame also said we may get a short-term break when the wildfire smoke is at its worst.

In Michiana the smoke will not kill mosquitoes, and those biting bugs will quickly return when the smoke clears.