Mo. flooding leads to increase in mosquitoes

HIGH RIDGE, Mo. (AP) -- As if the spring flooding wasn't bad enough, now it's resulting in more mosquitoes.

Steve Crawford heads the mosquito control program in Jefferson County. He says standing water remains from the floods and heavy rains of early spring. The result: A big mosquito problem that's only going to get worse.

Crawford urges residents, especially those in and near the flooded areas, to wear insect repellents, long sleeves and to try and avoid being outdoors at dusk.

St. Louis County officials say they are seeing similar conditions in flood zones. Spraying in St. Louis County starts early next month.

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