"Multnomah County Braces for Severe Mosquito Season"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOIN.com
Multnomah County officials warn that Portland's unseasonably warm spring has caused "floodwater" mosquitoes to develop at a rapid pace, making this one of the worst mosquito seasons to date. While these mosquitoes are primarily "nuisance mosquitoes" that don't spread viruses, residents are advised to exercise caution at sunrise or sunset when they are most active and to wear long sleeves, long pants, and personal repellents. The county is also using larvicides to treat mosquitoes in uninhabited areas and encourages individuals to regularly dump out man-made water containers in their backyards to disrupt the "container-breeding mosquito" life cycle.