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.

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.

Have you seen a low flying helicopter around Ocean County recently? No, it's not a manhunt or black-ops, here's what's going on:

It's the perfect time of year to go to the beach and/or dine al fresco, but those pesky bugs can ruin an otherwise perfect day.  I'm talking about those Jersey Shore greenhead flies and those omnipresent mosquitoes.
I've heard people recommend bug sprays with DEET...

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

No, that is not an optical illusion. Yes, that helicopter really is flying that low.
Have you seen or heard this in your neighborhood and wondered what was going on?
Well, here's what's going on:

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.

Although an unusually dry May raised drought concerns, it also kept the mosquito population at bay. Recent rains may have been a game-changer, and now the battle against the bug is on in New Jersey.