Swarms of salt marsh mosquitos are hitting neighborhoods across Collier County in what the mosquito control district says is the worst wave in nearly a decade.
People from Naples to Marco Island say the bites have become relentless in recent weeks.
“They’re everywhere”: Collier County battles worst mosquito wave in nearly a decade
“Oh my God, they’re just swarming — they’re absolutely everywhere,” said Jan Rich, who lives on Marco Island.
A recently video taken in Everglades City showed thousands of mosquitos surrounding equipment. While the district does not treat that area, officials say the footage is a striking example of what’s happening across untreated coastal communities…