Weather To Blame For “Floodwater Mosquitoes” In Wisconsin

Scientists say the recent hot, rainy weather is to blame for millions of “floodwater mosquitoes” annoying Wisconsin residents.  A spokesman for the Mosquito Squad of Northeast Wisconsin says a massive hatch of the pests has happened in the last week or so.  Andrew Ratka says a female can lay up to a billion eggs in a month if conditions are ideal.  Ratka says it’s important to control standing water on your property.  Based on current weather conditions, he says he expects the mosquito population to remain high for at least a couple more weeks – or until the temperatures drop into the 50s or 60s.  The first hard frost will bring the end of the mosquito season.