GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Rain showers may be giving your garden a boost, but they’re also fueling something far less welcome: mosquitoes.
Because standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes, health officials warn the wet weather could lead to a surge in these pests and are urging caution because they could bring more than just itchy bites.
“Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance,” Christina Anthony, a spokesperson for the Kent County Health Department, said. “It’s more than just an itchy inflamed bite that’s been annoying you for a few days.”…