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Mosquitoes

ONLY ON 3: As West Nile Virus outbreak grows, Wilmington expert weighs in on reasons why

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video In the past few weeks, numbers of those who have been infected or died from West Nile Virus have soared. WWAY spoke with a local expert on infectious diseases to find out more. Full story...
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Locals vigilant after NC West Nile Virus death

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video Nationwide, the number of West Nile cases is on the rise. More than 390 have been reported this year. That's the most since 2004. Full story...
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NC equine owners urged to talk about vaccination

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Horse owners across North Carolina are being advised to discuss their annual vaccination procedures with their veterinarians to protect their animals from mosquito-borne diseases. Full story...
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Last month's flooding leaves itchy legacy: Mosquitoes

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videoWe are still feeling the effects of all that rain that ended nearly three weeks ago. The flooding hatched all the mosquito eggs on the ground, and they are swarming. Full story...
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Mosquitoes out in full force for summer

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video It's the first day of summer, and mosquitoes are out in full force. But budget cuts this year combined with higher bug populations may mean more bites than you bargained for. Full story...
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Mosquito season off to early start

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video Here's something to scratch about. Mosquito season started two weeks early this year. Brunswick County mosquito biologists say that's because we had an especially wet winter this year. Full story...
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Deadly cases of mosquito-borne disease found in Columbus/New Hanover counties

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Public health officials are on alert after cases of a deadly mosquito-borne disease were found in Columbus and New Hanover counties. Full story...
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Which bug sprays best keep your kids safe?

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Stagnant water can draw plenty of mosquitoes to the area, leaving parents scratching their head over which bug sprays to use. Full story...
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Pender County fights battle against mosquitoes

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videoThis time of year, fun, outdoor activities can quickly be ruined by tiny, pesky mosquitoes. Some Pender County employees are trying to make summer a little more pleasant for residents. As WWAY's Meghan Packer reports, you could call them the Mosquito Patrol. Full story...
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