The summer season is a great time to enjoy the outdoors in North Carolina. Unfortunately it's also the season when pests can chase you back inside.

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NC State Entomologist Dr. Charles Apperson says mosquito populations this year probably won't be as bad as they were right after Hurricane Floyd. TRT-:15 OC - like there was with Floyd.download Bgbites1.wav

Apperson says if you're not careful, you could easily create a problem with Asian Tiger Mosquitos right in your own backyard. TRT - :30 OC - out of doors. download Bgbites2.wav

Apperson explains how environmental conditions affect insect populations. TRT - :23 OC - or become inactive. download Bgbites3.wav