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Back to EpisodesMosquitoes are thriving in St. Louis. Here’s how to stop them without nuking your ecosystem
Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Description
With recent warm temperatures, humidity, and high rainfall, mosquitoes are thriving in St. Louis. And these insects don’t just cause itchy, annoying bites; they can also carry diseases like West Nile. To evaluate the effectiveness of various anti-mosquito tactics — from natural remedies to yard fogging — we talk with environmentalist Jean Ponzi of the Missouri Botanical Garden and Missouri Extension urban entomologist Emily Althoff.