Unusual weather. Flooded streets. And a sudden spike in bites. If your region is facing a mosquito outbreak, you're not alone. Across the U.S., mosquito populations are surging—bringing more than just irritation. In many cases, they carry real risk.
What’s Causing the Latest Surge?
Experts say it’s not just in your head. Mosquito surge causes are directly tied to changing climate patterns. Warmer winters, longer rainy seasons, and rising humidity have created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes in areas that previously had mild activity.
That insight matters more than ever, especially as we face overlapping environmental and public health concerns.
The Health Threats You Can't Ignore
A spike in mosquitoes isn’t just a backyard problem. It’s a public health issue. More mosquitoes mean greater chances for disease transmission. According to the CDC, certain mosquito diseases like West Nile virus, dengue, and Zika can spread quickly during heavy outbreak periods—especially in urban and suburban areas with dense populations.
✔️ West Nile virus is now found in nearly every U.S. state
✔️ Dengue outbreaks are becoming more common in the southern U.S.
✔️ Travelers returning from tropical regions can unknowingly introduce new strains
With outbreaks no longer confined to tropical climates, even northern states are seeing alerts.
The New Standard for Outdoor Protection
Health departments recommend eliminating standing water and using EPA-approved repellents—but during surges, personal precautions alone may not be enough. For larger properties or outdoor areas with high vegetation, a professional-grade treatment is often necessary.
The Tomahawk TMD14 Backpack Fogger is one such solution. It allows for wide-area mosquito repellent application across lawns, gardens, and fence lines. Used regularly during peak outbreak periods, it creates a barrier that dramatically reduces adult mosquito populations before they spread.
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
— Albert Einstein
Adaptation and prevention go hand in hand—and when it comes to mosquito control, timing is everything.
