Two reasons why mosquito numbers are about to boom

Victorians are being warned to expect mosquito numbers to surge in the coming weeks.

Dr Cameron Webb, Associate Professor of Medical Entomology at NSW Pathology and Sydney University, said conditions were prime for the blood-sucking insects.

“Mosquitoes love water, and they love warmth,” he said.

“We’ve had lots of water, thanks to all this rain, and as the temperature warms up as we go into summer it’s going to be ideal conditions for them.”

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