Event Brief
Tampa expects pest surge as winter stays warm
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Experts warn a warmer-than-average winter may boost mosquitoes, ants, and other insects across Tampa Bay in 2026.
WHO: Local pest experts and residents
WHAT: Anticipated increase in pest activity, including mosquitoes and ants
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 9:19 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa Bay
WHY: A warmer-than-average winter could increase pest activity across Tampa Bay.
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