Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District

Welcome

The Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District is an independent special district committed to protecting the public’s health, safety and welfare from mosquito-borne diseases. In fact, we have been performing this service, protecting public health, since 1927, when the residents of the City of Compton…

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First West Nile Virus Death of 2025 Reported in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County health officials have confirmed the first death linked to West Nile virus (WNV) this year, underscoring the ongoing public health threat posed by mosquito-borne illnesses in…

Primer Fallecimiento por el Virus del Nilo Occidental en 2025 en el Condado de Los Ángeles

Las autoridades de salud del Condado de Los Ángeles confirmaron la primera muerte relacionada con el virus del Nilo Occidental (VNO) en 2025, destacando la amenaza continua de las enfermedades…

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New York Confirms First Locally Acquired Chikungunya Case in 6 Years

The New York State Department of Health has confirmed the first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus in the United States since 2019, marking the first known local transmission in New York State…

Nueva York confirma el primer caso local de chikungunya en 6 años

El Departamento de Salud del Estado de Nueva York confirmó el primer caso adquirido localmente del virus chikungunya en Estados Unidos desde 2019, y el primero detectado en Nueva York. El caso…

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Laser Technology Takes Aim at Mosquitoes

A new invention is lighting up conversations about mosquito control — literally. The Photonmatrix, developed by Jim Wong and launched through a popular crowdfunding campaign, promises to shoot down…

La tecnología láser apunta contra los mosquitos

Un nuevo invento está iluminando la conversación sobre el control de mosquitos — literalmente. El Photonmatrix, desarrollado por Jim Wong y lanzado mediante una campaña de crowdfunding, promete…

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Staying Connected: CCMAD at Local Community Events

The Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District continues its commitment to community engagement by participating in local events that bring residents together while promoting public health and mosquito…

Manteniéndonos Conectados: CCMAD en Eventos Comunitarios

El Distrito para la Erradicación de Mosquitos de Compton Creek (CCMAD) continúa su compromiso con la participación comunitaria al asistir a eventos locales que unen a los residentes y promueven la…

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🦟 Brownsville en la primera línea: Los mosquitos revelan el impacto del cambio climático

En el extremo sur de Texas, la ciudad de Brownsville lidera silenciosamente la lucha contra una amenaza poco visible pero creciente del cambio climático: las enfermedades transmitidas por mosquitos.

🦟 Brownsville at the Frontlines: How Mosquitoes Are Exposing the Climate Crisis

In the southernmost tip of Texas, the city of Brownsville is quietly leading the fight against one of the most overlooked threats of climate change: mosquito-borne diseases.