Mosquito Season Begins: Increased Activity Expected in Southern U.S.
Mosquito Season Begins: Increased Activity Expected in Southern U.S.
US · Published Mar 27, 2026
Mosquito activity is increasing in the Southern U.S. due to warmer temperatures.
Mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as West Nile virus and Zika virus.
Eliminating standing water and using insect repellent are key to protection.
Mosquito season peaks in southern US states
As temperatures rise across the southern United States, mosquito season is in full swing, with heightened activity observed in states like Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. These regions provide the warm, humid conditions ideal for mosquito breeding and proliferation. Public health officials are closely monitoring the situation due to the risk of mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile virus and Zika virus.
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