Long Islanders are not pleased with the recent surge in mosquitoes caused by the recent rains. Officials have suggested that the downpours have increased the mosquito population by 50%. County workers have been working overtime setting up and emptying mosquito traps. They are also using bio-chemical larvicide pellets to kill the larvae in drains.

One Long Island resident stated the worst mosquitoes are the Asian Tiger variety. These mosquitoes have distinctive black and white stripes. The resident claims they don’t back off and you feel them when they bite. Going outside is not as much fun as it used to be.

Stagnant water areas are great places for insect breeding so try and eliminate them. Apparently water left on top of pool covers from the recent rains are major locations for mosquito breeding.

Mosquitoes are most active from June through October so enjoy the critters why you can. Oops, I mean try to endure them until the mosquito season is over. I wonder if there are any mosquito repellent containers left on the shelves in Long Island stores. It’s amazing how such a little creature can cause so much havoc.