Mosquito days increasing across Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -

But did know the prevalence of these pests has actually gone up over the last few decades right here in Central Alabama? I’d be willing to bet that’s not a trend we’re exactly excited about.It’s because there are more days now supportive of mosquito activity than there used to be. Ahighlights the trends in mosquito-friendly days in 242 metros across the U.S. It looks at data starting in 1979 and ending in 2022.

Montgomery, Huntsville, Birmingham, Anniston, Tuscaloosa, Dothan, and Mobile are the Alabama cities looked into, and most of them are seeing more mosquito days now than were being observed in 1979.Dothan and Mobile are the only two Alabama cities not seeing more mosquito days now. Dothan is seeing the same number of annual mosquito days as it was back in 1979, and Mobile is seeing a few less mosquito days than it was 40 years ago.

Birmingham saw the biggest jump in annual mosquito days during the 43-year span analyzed. The city sees, on average, 30 more mosquito days per year than it did back in 1979! Montgomery’s jump is much lower at only four more mosquito days per year.Birmingham actually has the sixth-highest increase of all the 242 cities analyzed. Only Santa Maria, Ca., San Francisco, Ca., State College, Pa., Seattle-Tacoma, Wa., and Manchester, N.H., observed a bigger increase than the Birmingham area.

So as you venture out this summer be sure to protect yourself, your loved ones and your furry friends from mosquitoes. Use repellents known to fend off mosquitoes, dress in long pants and long sleeves, wear socks and shoes, and be cautious on those warm summer days when it rains.

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