Wet weather paves way for mosquitos

There is no crystal ball that can predict what kind of mosquito season we’re going to have. Mosquitoes and their life cycles are moving targets and monitoring their presence requires diligent surveillance. Of the 53 species of mosquitoes identified in the state of Vermont, 35 species have been identified within the three towns of Weybridge, Bridport and Cornwall.

SALISBURY — Since early July, Vermont State Herpetologist Jim Andrews’ inbox has been flooded with emails, phone calls and reports of what some Addison County residents are calling “Frog-ageddon.” According to Andrews, thousands of frogs have recently app … (read more)