{"id":1332,"date":"2026-06-04T11:31:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1332"},"modified":"2026-06-04T11:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:31:42","slug":"the-most-annoying-season-has-started-in-miami-and-the-mosquitoes-are-biting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1332","title":{"rendered":"The most annoying season has started in Miami \u2014 and the mosquitoes are biting"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The bite is back.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>For anyone going outside after a storm or as the sun sets, you feel it. Buzz. Slap. Scratch.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1330\">\u2018Bolero.\u2019 An attorney\u2019s quest for truth and identity in Miami and Cuba<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s rainy season in South Florida \u2014 and that also means it\u2019s mosquito season. Along with traffic and humidity, mosquitoes certainly rank high on the Miami irritations list, especially when the pest bites your legs or wakes you up with that annoying high-pitched whining in your ear.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>This is also the time the warriors against mosquitoes in Miami-Dade and Broward go on high alert.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Although Miami-Dade and Broward mosquito control crews take measures to cut skeeter populations through the year, like neighborhood spraying, they also rely on us to protect ourselves against itchy bites and serious illness.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Laura Rosenwald, an entomologist with the National Pest Management Association, said Florida\u2019s mild winter and hot, rainy spring and summer make June through October prime time for pests \u2014 mosquitoes, cockroaches and flies \u2014 as their populations surge.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cRight now is about when everything kind of comes together for the mosquitoes in the area,\u201d Rosenwald said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>For some people, the mosquito issue means spending less time outdoors to avoid all the swatting and scratching.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Adriana Toro, assistant director of the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division in Broward County \u2014 a division which includes Mosquito Control \u2014 said there are some simple things people can do to help cut mosquito annoyances.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven a small amount of water can allow mosquitoes to breed,\u201d Toro said. \u201cAfter heavy rain events, we always ask residents to check around their homes and try to eliminate as much of the standing water as possible, and to keep an eye [out] for areas where mosquitoes can breed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Dumping out accumulated water from outdoor flower pots, dog bowls or children\u2019s toys is a good idea as mosquitoes continue to breed.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>In addition to eliminating standing water, John-Paul Mutebi, chief of the Miami-Dade Mosquito Control Division, suggests wearing an EPA-registered repellent when outdoors and requesting inspections of homes or businesses plagued with mosquitoes.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1329\">A record of immigration arrests follows Castillo from Miami Springs to Doral<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>How bad is it out there so far?<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Mutebi said there\u2019s no way to be sure how many bugs will make us miserable this season, but his division is taking action.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPredicting mosquitoes is not unlike predicting the weather \u2014 there is no way to accurately forecast the season, which is why we surveil the mosquito populations of Miami-Dade County all year round,\u201d Mutebi said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>As more mosquitoes emerge in the area, worries of mosquito-borne illnesses, such as chikungunya, West Nile virus and dengue, grow as well. Those illnesses can lead to high fever and pain.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>According to the Florida Department of Health\u2019s most recent surveillance, one case of dengue was reported the week of May 24-30. This year alone, 29 cases of the infection have been reported, although all cases have been associated with travel, and none have been contracted locally.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt this time, we would describe our approach as one of vigilance rather than concern,\u201d Mutebi said. \u201cThe risk of locally transmitted mosquito-borne diseases remains low. However, recent imported cases of dengue and chikungunya underscore the importance of maintaining robust surveillance and prevention efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Both Miami-Dade and Broward County mosquito divisions say they work closely with the state\u2019s health department, monitoring and investigating mosquito activity to control disease threats.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs part of these efforts, we operate and monitor a network of more than 300 mosquito traps each week, allowing us to track mosquito populations and identify potential risks early,\u201d Mutebi said. \u201cThrough proactive surveillance, targeted treatments and public education, we remain committed to minimizing the risk of mosquito-borne disease transmission in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Rosenwald says mosquitoes aren\u2019t the only pests around South Florida during what she calls \u201cthe perfect meteorological conditions\u201d for bothersome bugs.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>So, what can we do about those cockroaches and flies?<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Rosenwald recommends keeping your home or business clean and calling a pest control company if needed.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s mostly mosquitoes on our minds as we head outside after another afternoon rainstorm.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1327\">How a tiny police force in Miami-Dade posted big immigration arrest numbers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe count on every person in the county,\u201d Toro said, \u201cto help us fight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><\/p>\n<p>This story was originally published <span>June 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM<span>.<\/span><\/span><!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reduce mosquito annoyance in Miami-Dade and Broward counties: check for breeding sites, report any problems, and follow county mosquito control guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1331,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1332","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-environment","category-miami-dade-county"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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