Mosquitoes, ticks, black flies – oh my

The health district recommends draining anything with standing water, such as old tires and beverage coolers (pictured) to avoid mosquitoes.

The presence of insects and things like bug bites can put a damper on anyone’s summer.

That’s why Spokane Regional Health District launched its “Bring It, Summer Pests,” program, which aims to provide residents with information on confronting pests and preventing them from ruining a person’s summer.

Kim Papich, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) public information office, explained that the reason the health district’s program focuses mostly on summe...