Mosquitoes

Your ex isn't the only bloodsucker that sees you as a snack this summer and, of course, the consistent rain across Michigan is proving to be the blame.

If April showers bring May flowers, what do June showers bring? Lots of mosquitoes!

More rain this week equals more bugs this weekend. Puddles of water are breeding grounds for more mosquitoes. It only takes a few days for the mosquito eggs to hatch and they'll be on the hunt looking for an easy meal. I was surprised to learn that after hatching their lifespan is only up to seven days...

Concerns about EEE are ramping up. If you are wondering how to protect your family, these are the Kalamazoo County businesses licensed to spray for mosquitoes.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said state residents are being strongly advised to protect themselves from mosquito bites after four additional cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis have been confirmed in southwest Michigan, including two more that were fatal.

It has been confirmed by the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department that a resident in Kalamazoo County was diagnosed with the West Nile Virus on Wednesday, Sept. 26

Mosquito activity in Michigan is in the "very high" to "extreme" categories.