The melting snows of late winter are not typically considered the ideal habitat for bugs, but it is for some tiny crawlers on P.E.I. Christine Noronha says the winter bugs produce antifreeze so they can move around on the snow. The snow fleas are not alone on the snow. Like snow fleas, they produce antifreeze that allows them to function in sub-zero temperatures. Snow fleas do have a dormant period during the coldest part of the winter and are also active during the summer, but spend the warmer days hiding out in the soil.

Source: CBC News March 09, 2020 14:03 UTC