Floridian Jungle

Sinkholes, burmese pythons, sharks, alligators, crocodiles, tropical storms, etc., it seems that Florida is seeing too many woes at once. Just when you think it can't get any worse for the Sunshine State, well hold that thought. A new invader is coming and is poised to be the biggest pest to ever hit anywhere in the United States.

Ever hear of a gallinipper(Psorophora ciliata)? It's a mosquito the size of a quarter and its bite has been compared to being stabbed. The state saw a jump in the numbers after Tropical Storm Debby and the eggs layed last year may hatch this year. Since the eggs hatch after a rainstorm or flood, Florida may see what can be described as a Biblical plague.

The eggs can lie dormant for years and they are voracious feeders that feed day and night, unlike the common mosquito that feeds at dusk and dawn. They go after any type of animal both on land and in the water. Humans and pets are not immune.