Mosquito Season Stays Longer This Fall | Boise News

Mosquito season is stretching into fall thanks to stubborn warm temperatures, with Idaho reporting its first human case of West Nile virus — a worrying sign. Normally, risk drops by October, but now mosquitoes are breeding faster and in larger numbers, threatening pets, outdoor plans, and public health. Control crews are racing to reduce populations before winter hits, while residents are urged to eliminate standing water around homes — even small puddles can spawn hundreds of mosquitoes. Stay alert: warmer weather means longer battles with biting bugs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/351031a41235145b