Every ⁠⁠conversation⁠⁠ Madisonians have this summer seems to eventually turn to mosquitos. Are they really that bad this year? TL:DR – they are! To find out why, City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin talked to ⁠⁠Lyric Bartholomay⁠⁠, co-director of the ⁠⁠Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease⁠⁠. They dig into this season’s swarms, long-term trends with mosquitos, the threat of disease, and safety precautions you can take.

⁠⁠Find the Repellent that is Right for you⁠⁠ [EPA]

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