![While many of Georgia's 63 species of mosquito thrive in wet weather, southern house mosquitoes — which transmit West Nile virus — prefer dry or even drought conditions.](https://secure.caes.uga.edu/news/multimedia/images/2279/SouthernHouseMosquitoSmall.jpg)
Mosquito Precautions
School is back in session in many Georgia systems. It may seem like summer is coming to a close, but peak summer mosquito season is just starting.