As the weather warms up and humidity increases, mosquitoes are hatching in backyards across the country, eager to victimize innocent barbecue-goers and home gardeners everywhere.

On the steps of Capitol Hill, we meet the scientists bringing their scientific battle against malaria into the world of political advocacy. They join a 100+ group of advocates lobbying their members of Congress to fund critical interventions against malaria – becoming ‘malaria champions’ as well.

The recent rain has created a lot of standing water around the valley, making it a breeding ground for mosquitoes, which are not typically a problem for us in Las Vegas.

"What is the most dangerous animal in the world?” The answer might surprise you, according to Chad Cross and Louisa Messenger, professors with the UNLV School of Public Health.

Have you ever spent a summer evening outside with friends only to find, hours later, that you’re covered in mosquito bites? Meanwhile, the people you were hanging out with have none. New research suggests that the soap you wash with could be to blame.

A wetter winter means the possibility of more mosquitoes for the summer. And more mosquitoes mean the possible spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.

Brace yourselves for what could be a nasty bug year in the Las Vegas area. “Because it’s been abnormally wet that usually introduces the possibility of more breeding sites,” says Dr. Louisa Messenger a Medical Entomologist and associate professor at UNLV’s School of Public Health.

Experts say warm weather creates an environment for insects to thrive, and as hotter weather is anticipated in the coming weeks and months, they say the best time for homeowners to protect themselves.