The flood waters Hurricane #Matthew brought to many areas likely drowned all the existing mosquitoes, according to Dr. Stan Copy, Terminix entomologist. However, he warns that areas with standing water offer new breeding grounds for mosquitoes, potentially causing an increase in those areas.

'These mosquitoes are all really good at getting in people's homes,' said Cope.

In a recent interview Cope shares expert tips on how to protect your home from new mosquitoes entering. Get the story here.

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