Mosquitoes are Biting More Often in Arizona After Recent Rainfall
With Arizona experiencing increased rainfall in recent weeks, residents are reporting a surge in mosquito bites. The Maricopa County Environmental Services Vector Control Division has noted a significant rise in complaints over the last 10 days compared to the entire previous year. This trend has prompted a division manager, John Townsend, to reveal that they've received nearly a thousand community complaints in just the last week, bringing the total for the calendar year to around 3,000. This is a stark contrast to the approximately 1,000 complaints they received for all of 2024.
One Phoenix resident, Tayja, shared her experience, stating, "They've been very small, and it's been a lot at once. They bit me up. This is the most I've ever been bit by mosquitoes in my life."
The article also highlights a crucial distinction between daytime and nighttime mosquitoes and provides valuable tips on how to protect yourself from these pests. For more information, viewers can refer to the video player above.
This surge in mosquito activity coincides with the changing weather patterns in Arizona, emphasizing the importance of taking preventive measures to avoid mosquito bites and potential health risks.
