The Brief
- There has been a mosquito population explosion across the Phoenix area recently.
- Recent rainstorms contributed to the increase in mosquitoes.
- There are ways to protect yourself and your pets from being bitten.
PHOENIX – Recent rains have led to a mosquito population explosion across the Valley, biting people and pets.
“They’re not my favorite. I think this is the worst year I’ve ever seen,” said Sue Shafer, who lives in Phoenix. “You know, we had all that tremendous rain.”
Mosquitoes are everywhere. They are more than a nuisance; they can carry West Nile virus and spread heartworms to animals. But we are learning more about how mosquitoes pick their prey and ways to keep them away.…