Many experts point to last year’s mild winter and the scorching temperatures this summer, helping the mosquitoes thrive. Several areas of the country are facing water use restrictions because of the drought, but even a little bit of water from a thunderstorm, washing your car or watering your lawn can be enough. It is also important to note, especially since we are in hurricane season, wind can displace mosquitoes, including those that carry West Nile Virus. The virus is carried in and transmitted by birds, and wind can also move birds to different areas.