Significant rainfall events, such as hurricanes or tropical storms, can result in increased mosquito populations in the weeks after flooding. Large numbers of nuisance mosquitoes can hamper recovery efforts, but an increase in mosquito-borne diseases is not always expected.
For Mosquito Control Professionals:
The DPH has prepared guidance to help counties and municipalities apply for public assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which can assist with expenses related to controlling mosquito population surges following a natural disaster such as a flood or hurricane.