The species of West Nile virus-carrying mosquito that has the biggest impacts on ruffed grouse, is different from the one that has the biggest impacts on people. The breeding habitat for these insects differs, as well. Stagnant, woodland pools that lack natural predators are mosquito magnets and provide for hundreds of catches within a 24-hour period within which mosquitoes are trapped. analysis will be used to detect any impact of season changes. Focused effort Even with all the buzz about mosquitoes, we must remember habitat availability primarily influences whether grouse populations thrive. High-quality young forest habitat supports the continued existence of grouse populations, as well as their ability to colonize new areas. Where young forest 8