WEST LAFAYETTE – You may be noticing mosquitos and ticks earlier this year than in years past. You can blame that on the weather, says Catherine Hill of Purdue University…

She tells WISH-TV mosquitos like to breed around stagnant water, so it’s best to get rid of any water build up around your home to keep the bugs away, especially with West Nile virus going around.

If you think you’re seeing mosquitos and ticks earlier than usual, you’re right…

Purdue entomologist Catherine Hill tells WISH-TV the blame falls on mild weather and stagnant water, which have been happening more often over the last few weeks. She says make sure you’ve cleared out any standing water, especially with West Nile mosquitos flying around.

You’ve probably noticed more bugs flying around your face lately…

That can be blamed on mild weather and stagnant water, says Purdue entomologist Catherine Hill. She tells WISH-TV mosquitos and ticks are finding more places to breed, which also means a higher risk of having to deal with West Nile virus.