With temperatures rising, the Maryland Department of Agriculture is urging residents to take measures to reduce mosquito populations. Source: The Frederick News-Post
Recent rain leaves standing water everywhere, creating a perfect set-up for mosquitoes to call home (via KSNT)
The recent rain has left standing water everywhere, and the concern from flooding is creating more issues than just on roads and in people’s homes. Source: KSNT
Mosquito season not bad, yet (via Grace Reader)
Even though this wild spring weather hasn’t been the best if you want to go to the pool, it’s been pretty great when it comes to mosquito control. For now, that is. Source: Grace Reader
Did the frigid winter take a toll on ticks? Probably not (via John Enger)
State Health Department crews have been surveying tick-infested areas this spring. So far, they’ve had no trouble finding deer ticks. Source: John Enger
Report: Excessive moisture will increase pest activity (via The Herald-Dispatch)
HUNTINGTON — Break out the bug spray and grab a long-sleeved shirt — the time is near for some of the baddest pests to make their seasonal return. Source: The Herald-Dispatch
Spring flooding could lead to more mosquitoes
“We’re going to have more than our average year, because of all of this standing water.” Source: KELO
Does a warm winter in New Orleans mean a bad summer for mosquitoes? (via nola.com)
Here’s what local experts had to say. Source: nola.com
How extreme weather will impact pests in coming months (via Journal Standard)
Winter’s record-cold temperatures and a late start to warmer spring weather could delay the start of the season for pests like ticks and mosquitoes, Source: Journal Standard
The end of California&’s drought could mean fewer cases of West Nile virus (via latimes.com)
Cases of West Nile virus could fall in California now that the years-long drought is over. It’s not clear why dry conditions help the virus spread. Source: latimes.com
County officials asking for public’s help as West Nile Virus season approaches – (via McKinnon Broadcasting)
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – If you’re asking if all our rain has helped or hurt the warmer weather-mosquito issue, the answer is the rain has washed away what would have been a standing water problem in many areas. It also means problem areas where it might not have otherwise collected, have you checked that discarded tire leaning up against the… … Read More
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