Final Mosquito Forecast of the Season

As fall deepens and temperatures drop, the active season for mosquitoes in Rowan County is winding down. While mornings and evenings still feel fresh, the conditions that favor mosquito activity are slowly fading.

What to know:

• Mosquito season in North Carolina generally runs from spring into late October or early November, depending on how long warm, humid weather persists. Mosquito Squad+2Carolina Pest+2

• Mosquitoes thrive when temperatures stay above around 50 °F and when humidity is high. Terminix+1

• With the current forecast showing nights in the 20s and daytime highs only in the 40s/50s, mosquito populations will become much less active by mid-week and into next week as the air cools and dries.

What this means for you:

• You’ll likely notice far fewer mosquito bites, especially after dark.

• Still: if you spend time outdoors at dusk or early morning, occasional mosquitoes may show up in sheltered or shaded damp spots.

• Continue eliminating standing water around the yard (bird-baths, gutters, buckets). While major mosquito breeding will drop off, any leftover water can still support late-season mosquitoes.

• Protective measures (screens, repellent) are less critical than in summer, but still helpful until the first hard freeze has occurred.

 Looking ahead:
This is the final seasonal mosquito forecast of 2025 for Rowan County. As we move into mid-November and beyond, mosquito activity will be negligible. We’ll resume tracking again next spring when warm, humid conditions return.