Mosquitoes

September is peak season for West Nile Virus in New Jersey and the State Department of Health is urging residents to protect themselves against infected mosquitoes.

A 7-year-old alpaca in Camden County and a 2-year-old gelding horse in Ocean County are the fourth and fifth reported animal cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in New Jersey this year.

One bad thing about a Jersey Shore summer is the mosquito. And they'll be around for a while.

At least three human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New Jersey this summer.

As we officially transition into summer, there are things you need to do to avoid getting a sickly bite.

The recent weather trends don't paint a pretty picture for mosquito season in the Garden State.

The West Nile virus season is peaking in New Jersey.

The mosquito-borne Zika virus is a major concern among health officials and residents in New Jersey, but it's not changing the state's approach to curbing the mosquito population this year.

The possibility of contracting West Nile Encephalitis remains alive and well at the Jersey shore, after several dead birds and mosquitoes tested positive last year. Ocean County Health Department Spokeswoman Leslie Terjesen said there were no reported human contractions last year.

Mosquitoes are out already, but we're ready to rid of those bugs we all dislike so much!

Have you ever wondered why there have been so many dragonflies around lately, and what their purpose is?  Marianne wanted to know too, so she did some research.

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