Early mosquito season expected

April’s heavy rains and this week’s warmer temperatures are creating perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes. Officials at the Marion County Health Department predict an early season for the blood-sucking pests. The department is using a new tool called the Vector Control Management System, which it believes will lead to a faster data-gathering process and more efficient mosquito control.
 

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