Rain + Heat = A Mosquito Boom in Alamance County (ZIP 27215)
Rain + Heat = A Mosquito Boom in Alamance (ZIP 27215)
If you've stepped outside lately and felt like you're being swarmed by mosquitoes, you're not imagining things. The perfect storm of heavy rainfall and warm summer temperatures is fueling a major mosquito population surge in Alamance County — and we’ve got the data to back it up.
🌧️ Rainfall Totals Are Way Above Normal
According to Precip.ai, May 2025 delivered a whopping 5.61 inches of rain in the Burlington/Alamance Village area — that’s 57% above the 30-year average for May (3.58 inches). While June dipped below normal at 2.76 inches, May's downpours left behind puddles, saturated soil, and hidden containers full of stagnant water — prime breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
🦟 Why Mosquitoes Love a Wet Spring
When the weather warms up and standing water sticks around, mosquitoes thrive. A single female mosquito can lay over 100 eggs in something as small as a bottlecap. Those eggs hatch quickly — in just a few days — and the cycle repeats. Under these ideal conditions, mosquitoes can go through 2 to 3 full life cycles per month, multiplying rapidly.
🚨 What’s Happening Now (and What to Expect)
Even though June was a bit drier, May's water accumulation is still driving mosquito activity. That means:
You’re likely seeing more mosquitoes earlier than usual.
Populations will persist — and possibly spike — with any additional rainfall in July.
Breeding isn’t just happening in obvious places like puddles. It’s hidden in clogged gutters, toys, tarps, and forgotten containers in the yard.
🛡️ What You Can Do to Fight Back
Keeping mosquito populations in check starts with smart prevention:
Action—> Frequency —>Why It Matters
Dump standing water (pots, toys, etc.) —>Weekly—> Eliminates breeding sites
Use larvicide in birdbaths/barrels —>Monthly or after rain —>Kills larvae before they hatch
Clear gutters and drains —>Weekly —>Removes hidden water sources
Schedule fog treatments —>Seasonally—> Quickly reduces adult mosquito activity
👀 Stay Alert, Stay Protected
Mosquito eggs can survive dry spells and hatch weeks later when water returns — so consistent prevention is key. With July just beginning, keep an eye on local rain totals and stay proactive to keep your yard bite-free.
Want help staying ahead of the swarm? Reach out for mosquito control options tailored to your property and neighborhood conditions.