Melburnians have been complaining of an increased mosquito presence, saying the pesky insects have been swarming into suburban backyards and hovering around car windscreens, particularly in the bay areas.

This comes as no surprise given the recent heavy rainfall followed by high temperatures, which make for perfect mosquito breeding conditions.

Wet and warm weather makes perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes.

Victoria has had the second wettest September on record in Victoria since 1916.

Museum Victoria's Ken Walker is an entomologist – a specialist in the study of insects.