“The prevalence of allergic airway diseases such as asthma and rhinitis has increased dramatically to epidemic proportions worldwide.“ World Allergy Organization (2015)
A recent report from Health Canada indicates that asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions affecting Canadians. According to the survey, aeroallergens such as pollen and mold spores are a major asthma trigger.
For over 32 years, Aerobiology Research Laboratories (ARL) has been dedicated to providing accurate pollen and spore forecasts to help Canadians manage environmental allergies. We are Canada’s sole provider with a network of actual pollen and spore sampling stations, collecting daily air samples for precise analysis. This unique capability ensures the reliability of our forecasts.
Access our 2025 pollen and spore forecasts through the following resources
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Aerobiology Research Laboratories (ARL) provides highly accurate pollen and spore forecasting, achieving an 80% accuracy rate through daily collection and analysis of air samples from 30 Canadian monitoring stations. Our database contains daily counts from all 30 stations with up to 3 years of data form each site.
Utilizing innovative ARL rotation impaction samplers, samples are collected daily and then sent to our lab for analysis. There is no other method in the marketplace that is even close to as accurate as microscopic analysis.
Our highly trained laboratory staff then analyze these samples,identifying and counting over 80 pollen and spore types form across Canada. This direct, empirical approach to data collection and modelled pollen and spore forecasting distinguishes ARL from other international providers. While our forecasts are on average 80% accurate over the season, our competitors whose reliance on weather variables only results in accuracy rates below 38% for pollen and spore forecasts.
More than 9 million Canadians experience seasonal allergies. We employ rigorous scientific methods to determine pollen and spore concentrations, measuring particles per cubic meter of air through daily analyses. Our extensive and comprehensive data warehouse, spanning nearly 32 years, allows for precise querying and summarization of current and historical allergen levels. This robust database supports crucial research, pollen and spore forecasting, and provides essential data to our clients, including pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and individuals managing allergies.
For 32 years, Aerobiology Research Laboratories has meticulously gathered pollen and spore data, a treasure trove of information that fuels pollen and spore forecasts, drives the development of life-changing medications, advances asthma and allergy research, and empowers public understanding. By providing access to these forecasts, we help individuals reclaim control over their outdoor lives, allowing them to breathe easier. Find these valuable forecasts on the Allergy Sufferers App in the APP store and now, through Reactine’s support, on select Canadian morning news broadcasts. Discover more below.
After 30 years of partnership, the Weather Network has discontinued its collaboration with Aerobiology Research Laboratories, ending the provision of our 80% accuracy pollen and spore forecasts. This decision means that allergy sufferers in Canada will no longer have access to the most precise, data-driven forecasts, developed through scientific analysis and rigorous monitoring on their platform. However, we have some options for 2025 and more to come in 2026.
The Allergy Sufferers App will provide comprehensive pollen and spore forecasts for April 2025 and beyond. We are currently enhancing the app with new features and refining existing ones to ensure it becomes your essential source for Canada’s most accurate pollen and spore forecasts.
Unlike other providers who rely on estimations, we are the only company in Canada that uses daily data from 30 collection sites nationwide. This direct data collection, combined with 32 years of scientific modelling, allows us to achieve an average accuracy rate of 80%, significantly surpassing the less than 38% accuracy of other providers.
The Allergy Sufferers App offers:
Thanks to Reactine who provide 24 hour allergy symptom relief products, the 2025 pollen forecasts will be featured during the morning news on the following TV stations starting March 31, 2025.
Calgary – Global Television
Edmonton – Global Television
Halifax – Global Television
Montreal – Salut Bonjour
Saskatoon – Global Television
Regina – Global Television
Toronto – Rogers Breakfast TV
Toronto – Bell CP 24
Vancouver – Global Television
Victoria – Global Television (CHAN)
Aerobiology Research Laboratories has been an innovative provider of accurate scientific aeroallergen data across Canada since 1993. Our programs are unique to the field of aerobiology and have evolved for over 32 years to ensure the highest standard of aeroallergen reporting for both aeroallergen data and pollen forecasts.
As Director of Operations and Quality Management, Dawn possesses a Masters Degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology and is an integral member of our management team. Dawn is our internal auditor in charge of quality control. She directs our collection and analysis team analyzing pollen and mold spores as well as the production of the pollen forecast reports. Dawn leads our manufacturing team that assembles and maintains the rotation impaction samplers used to collect the air samples in the field.
Daniel heads the Business Development at Aerobiology Research Laboratories (ARL) which includes Customer Relations, Marketing, Communications and developiong new services and markets to help allergy sufferers live a better quality of life. Daniel has an extensive portfolio having held Marketing Director positions in the Hospitality & Tourism, Education and Transportation Industries. Daniel is looking to promote the company’s brand with it’s existing customers and explore new market potentials. As Director, Daniel develops and implements communications and media strategies that successfully deliver information and key messages to the public. Daniel is also in charge of managing the day to day activities of Aerobiology Research Laboratories.
Frances received her training at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and was certified by the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists. Specializing in microbiology she has worked in hospital, public health and private medical laboratories. Frances is the current President and CEO of Aerobiology Research Laboratories, where she specializes in pollen and spore identification, as well as the training and continuous quality monitoring of laboratory personnel.
Patricia is the Lead Scientific Equipment and Lab Technologist at Aerobiology Research Labs, bringing over 17 years of experience in the identification and analysis of airborne pollen and fungal spores. She leads a team dedicated to accurate allergen monitoring across Canada and the USA. Patricia oversees the development and maintenance of aeroallergen samplers, as well as the optimization of laboratory protocols. Her commitment to quality control, training, and compliance ensures the lab’s operations run smoothly and efficiently, while also supporting customer needs in allergen research.
With over 15 years of expertise in aerobiology research, Amy Kish is a highly skilled Lead Laboratory Data Specialist and Laboratory Technologist specializing in pollen counting, data management, and quality assurance. As a Senior Laboratory Technician at Aerobiology Research in Ottawa, Ontario, Amy plays a pivotal role in the identification and quantification of pollen and fungal spores using advanced light microscopy techniques.
A key part of Amy’s responsibilities includes ensuring the highest standards of data quality and integrity. She is proficient in managing large datasets, performing data entry with precision, and conducting rigorous quality assurance (QA) checks to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of all data collected. In addition to her data management expertise, Amy contributes to allergen forecasting reports, providing essential data for predicting pollen-related health impacts.
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