Batches of irradiated male mosquitoes are slated for release Wednesday in Lake Elsinore with the goal of pairing the modified insects with as many females as possible to kill off the overall mosquito population,

A combination of unusually heavy rainfall in July, lingering humidity, and rising temperatures has created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes across North Texas, pest control experts say. And unless we get a long stretch of dry weather, the problem is likely to stick around.

The arrival of monsoon season marks a predictable pattern across households: windows get sealed, fans whir constantly, and the battle against mosquitoes begins in earnest. Commercial repellents line store shelves,

The Town of Orleans is reminding residents to actively participate in mosquito control efforts to enhance general public health and safety. The