New York City is experiencing a significant surge in mosquito populations due to increased rainfall, with nearly four additional inches since April. This has created perfect breeding grounds in various locations throughout the city. Environmental experts confirm that the current mosquito season is notably intense due to warm and wet conditions associated with a changing climate. Despite the rise in mosquito bites, cases of West Nile virus have decreased significantly, though caution is advised as mosquitoes can transmit various diseases. Recommendations include using repellents and protective clothing for prevention.
New York just ranked third on Orkin's list of 2025's worst mosquito cities, only behind Los Angeles and Chicago. This bloodsucking boom is fueled by rain.
Nearly four extra inches of rainfall since April have turned numerous locations into prime mosquito nurseries. It takes a bottlecap's worth of water for mosquitoes to lay up to 200 eggs.
This year's mosquito season is one of the most intense in recent memory due to warm, wet conditions and climate increasingly leaning subtropical.
Although bites are up, West Nile cases are down with New York seeing a 91-percent drop in positive mosquito pools compared to last year.
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