As the temperatures begin to increase throughout Colorado so does the risk of encountering the state’s deadliest creature. Is it a black bear, a mountain lion, or maybe an angry moose?
Colorado’s deadliest creature was responsible for 51 deaths in 2023. The worst part is that some of the people who died had no idea they were under attack.
Why are Colorado Mosquitos So Dangerous?
Mosquitos make the news in Colorado mainly as a threat to transmit West Nile Virus. This was the virus that caused 51 deaths in 2023 and is just one of many deadly diseases that can be transmitted to humans from a bite. WNV is transmitted by Culex mosquitoes.
The symptoms can include fever and even neurological issues, and is most dangerous to people over 60, or those with weak immune systems.
When Do Mosquitos Wake Up?
Colorado mosquitos typically wake up in April or May. Anyone who has tried to hike trails on the Grand Mesa in April or May is usually lucky to escape with their lives due to the blood-thirsty swarms…