Mosquito activity peaks in July and August, and health officials say standing water in your yard could be putting your family at risk.
Chesapeake Mosquito Control is offering free education and resources this Friday during Mosquito Control Awareness Week. Starting at 10 a.m., residents can visit the farmers market on Knells Ridge Boulevard, behind Chesapeake Regional Healthcare.
The Virginia Department of Health says mosquitoes can spread diseases like West Nile virus. Virginia reported 30 cases in 2025…