Officials expect early start for mosquito season

Press release

The warm temperatures in north-central Montana the last few weeks has local officials warning that the mosquito season could start earlier than usual in the region.

Over the last few years, the U.S. has had increased cases of mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile Virus and other exotic diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika virus, which threaten people and their families. It is extremely important people make sure they are taking proper steps: first, reducing mosquito breeding through water management and source reduction, and second, reducing adult mosquito pop...