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ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) There's not as much money this year coming from the state of South Dakota to battle mosquitoes.

State officials had warned cities not to depend too much on such grants.

Aberdeen got a state grant of $25,000 in 2008. This year, the total is $800.

Mark Hoven, Aberdeen's city parks superintendent, says the mosquito battle will be harder this year because there's more water.

The city spent $225,000 to fight mosquitoes last year.

Information from: Aberdeen American News, http://www.aberdeennews.com (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 05-10-09 0545CDT | save this article / add to your favorites list