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Floodwaters could have significant impact on upcoming mosquito season

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — With the large amounts of rain we've already received, the Wichita Falls Wichita County Public Health District is reminding the public about the increasing mosquito threat that comes with the rainfall. General Environmental Administrator, Samantha Blair, expects this to be a pretty bad mosquito season but said there are several ways to keep them from ruining your fun in the sun this spring and summer season. DEVELOPING: Track flood conditions across Texoma With record amounts of rainfall in April, not only is it causing a substantial amount of water flooding through various parts of Texoma, but it's also predicted to bring in floods and floods of mosquitoes. 'Certain species of mosquitoes like to lay their eggs in low-lying areas, waiting for years like this. So they're waiting for those unexpected rainfalls in those low-lying areas. The water comes in. Then we get the mosquitoes emerging. And lots of times, in really large numbers,' Blair said. But Blair said do not fret, there are ways to combat the pesky flying bloodsuckers. 'The best thing that you can do is wear an EPA-approved insect repellent. Generally speaking, that's going to be DEET, but there's other active ingredients, too. If you're not a fan of it, use Picaridin 2-Undaconone, lemon oil of eucalyptus. Just make sure that you follow the label directions,' Blair said. While also making sure to wear long sleeves and pants while out during the dawn and dusk periods of the day, and once the weather conditions start clearing out, Blair and her team are hitting the streets to do their part in combating the problem. 'We have trucks prepped and ready to go. I've got sprayers ready to go. We're just waiting for the conditions to be right. The mosquitoes that we're seeing right now emerging after these rains. They're your typical dusk-dawn mosquito. So we need the conditions to be ready during dusk and dawn time,' Blair said. Regardless, Blair said get ready because this could be a pretty bad mosquito season. For additional tips on how to help prevent being bitten or help rid your property of mosquitoes, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.