Health Officials Say a Longer Mosquito Season Is Possible

Health officials say a longer mosquito season is possible

(KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Health said more rain and heat may drive mosquito season longer than usual. NMDOH urged those with weak immune systems to take extra precautions to avoid mosquito bites. West Nile virus is the most common disease transmitted by mosquitoes in New Mexico, the department said. “With above-average rain The post Health officials say a longer mosquito season is possible appeared first on KVIA.

Longer mosquito season expected in New Mexico

The New Mexico Department of Health is warning mosquito season may be longer than usual this year due to rainfall and heat. The post Longer mosquito season expected in New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4.

New Mexico health officials warn of possible long 'mosquito season,' West Nile Virus risk

An undated photo of a female Culex mosquito taking a blood meal from a person. Mosquitos require blood for their reproductive cycles, but can also be a serious vector in spreading diseases, such as West Nile, between humans and other animals. (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)New Mexico Department of Health officials on Thursday said residents should prepare for a possible extended mosquito season, and people with weake…

New Mexico Department of Health warns of potentially longer mosquito season

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday warned of a possible longer mosquito season fueled by increased rainfall and heat. “At home, our animals, our dogs, have a lot of mosquitos and bugs on them when we bring them inside the house, tons of little gnats and critters like that,” said Andres [...]