2017 News

New Addition to Compton Creek’s Mosquito Abatement District's Fighting Arsenal

The Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District is pleased to announce the addition of another piece of equipment to our toolbox – a hand-held fogger…

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If You Have a Cold or Flu, Antibiotics Won’t Work for You - FULL REPORT (CDC) 18

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Compton Celebrates Mosquito Awareness Day, Already Planning for 2018

Our mission at the Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District (District) is to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare from mosquito-borne…

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A DAY OF GIVING IN COMPTON: (TURKEY GIVE-AWAY)

On November 18th, 2017, the Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District (CCMAD) teamed up with Compton Councilwoman and CCMAD Trustee Janna Zurita to…

The Life Cycle of a Mosquito - FULL LIFE CYCLE VIDEO #DumpandDrain

As we review the various stages of a mosquito’s life cycle, it is important to remember that there is a huge difference in the behavior between male…

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Invasive Aedes Mosquito Discovered in Long Beach for First Time 2017

Two invasive Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes were discovered for the first time in Long Beach last week. The Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District (…

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Compton Creek Cleanup Restores Critical Waterflow

Contractors with the Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District (CCMAD) began removing vegetation and debris clogging the Compton Creek this week…

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Compton Creek Task Force Revitalization Committee 2017 (CLEAN UP EFFORTS)

The Compton Creek Task Force Revitalization Committee responds to the city of Compton's needs to keep the bike paths clear, with help from volunteers…

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