CHESAPEAKE, Va (WAVY) – It’s that time of year, and creepy crawlies seem to be invading.

All summer, 10 On Your Side warned you about a mosquito infestation due to a rainy, hot and humid season.

Several tested positive for West Nile across the area, bringing health concerns with them. 

And just last week a new influx of mosquitoes was blown in by Florence.

An expert tells 10 On Your Side that this is the time of year you want to keep the spray close, and your eyes open (just not at the same time). 

“At any one time there is a spider within 3 feet of you,” said Lisa Wagenbrenner, the head biologist at the Chesapeake Mosquito Control. It’s not the most comforting fun fact, but Wagenbrenner says it’s even more common during this season.

“It’s fall, and this is the season for spiders. So this is like their last ditch effort to eat, get nice and plump, and make their egg sacks,” said Wagenbrenner.

Yes, those garden spiders you’ve seen around your home could actually be helpful.

“Don’t kill them, leave them alone, because they are going to eat some of those mosquitoes out there, so they are good to have around,” she said

And what about those mosquitoes? Lisa says keep the bug spray close.

“Two weeks ago we got five inches of rain in this area, so that’s where these mosquitoes are coming from. They are temporary floodwater mosquitoes you can find them in the woods or in open areas,” she added.

Those aren’t known to carry diseases, but the ones in standing water could.

“We are also seeing those container breeders, so make sure that you are tipping and tossing, check your yard for anything that could be holding water,” Wagenbrenner said. 

Wagenbrenner said right now they are catching and test dozens of species every day.

“We had almost 10,000 mosquitoes yesterday from the traps we set, and that was in the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake all the way up to Western Branch,” she said.

Lisa said there are nearly 60 different species of mosquitoes just in Virginia.

She said their research and testing are to keep us informed and safe from any potential diseases they could carry.