Will wildfire smoke reduce the mosquito population?

NOW: Will wildfire smoke reduce the mosquito population? -- 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. IU associate professor Marc Lame also said we may get a short-term break when the wildfire smoke is at its worst.