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Mosquito Season Will Last a Little Longer

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The warmer temperatures mean that mosquito season could last a bit longer than usual.

WBOC reports that the Delaware health officials say that it could last for another three to four weeks.

Dr. Bill Meredith with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control told the television station that they won’t disappear until there is a hard freeze.

He added there is also the continuing threat of West Nile virus that is spread by the insect.

It’s recommended that residents remove standing water and wear long-sleeved clothes during this period.

In addition, they should use bug spray and keep their time outdoors to a minimum.

Don Rush is the News Director at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.