Thanks to the heavy spring rains — particularly April's flash floods that left standing water everywhere — mosquitoes have endless breeding grounds.
In Okaloosa County, the most common mosquito flying around is the anopheles crucians, said Scott Henson, mosquito control director.
While it doesn't carry disease, residents still should be vigilant against standing water on their property, he said. Even something as small as a bird bath or an old tire can serve as a breeding ground.
To combat the swarms, the county started its spraying early this year.
WHO TO CALL
Call the Okaloosa County Mosquito Control, 651-7394 or 689-5774, to report mosquito hot spots or ask questions
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Mosquitoes strong in Okaloosa following wet weather