Pollen Season Is Here

Wednesday, 6 April 2022 05:29

By Tami Jeanneret

Warmer weather brings rising tree pollen counts

With the warmer temperatures and drier conditions, allergy sufferers are feeling the pain.

According to data from Western New York, the first tree pollen counts started in mid March, but now they are starting to ramp up.

Tree pollen is the most dominate this time of year, especially for anyone sensitive to allergens from Maple, Elm, Poplar or Juniper trees.

We transition to grass pollen in May and then weed pollen in June and July, followed by the dreaded ragweed season in August.

More from Local News

Niagara Region Concludes Toronto Meetings

Regional officials met with provincial politicians to discuss Niagara issues
Gates Calling for MRI Wait Time Reduction

He says the current wait of 306 days is nearly double that of a year ago, and it's getting worse
OPP Ready to Keep Roads/Water Safe

Sergeant Kerry Schmidt asking everyone to be mindful of making a wrong decision this holiday weekend
PM Challenged to Cut Gas Taxes for Summer

Conservatives say it'll reduce the price at the gas pumps by 35-cents a litre
Hoverlink Signs Lease Agreement

It's an agreement with St. Lawrence Seaway, enabling trips across Lake Ontario, taking traffic off the highway
Tory MP Listening for Housing Solutions

Scott Aitchison was in St. Catharines, and heard about declaring a building a municipal asset to reduce cost
NRP Citizen's Police Academy to Start

This is not meant to train anyone as a police officer, but learn more about the NRP
Meet Police at NRP Open House

It's tomorrow at Pen Centre, in honour of Police Week