2021 News

The 11 Best Insect Repellents for Babies and How to Choose - Healthline

There are a number of options when it comes to protecting your baby, including insect repellent. We’ve compiled helpful info about bug repellents for…

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These 4 factors draw mosquitoes to some people more than others - New Day NW

So what are the factors that make some people more susceptible to being bitten by mosquitoes? According to Riffell and his team's findings, there are…

Use certain lighting colours to ‘repel’ mosquitoes from homes - Express.co.uk

MOSQUITO proofing your home comes down to many factors - from keeping your space clean to growing natural deterrents in your garden. However…

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes - SFGate

Mosquitoes, as most people know, can carry a variety of scary diseases including dengue fever, yellow fever, encephalitis, Chikungunya, and West Nile…

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The Board will consider a proposed assessment for mosquito surveillance and control by the Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District.

CDPH Confirms First Human West Nile Virus Death of 2021

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today the first confirmed death in California due to West Nile virus (WNV). The death…

MVCAC Secures State Funding for CalSurv

We are excited to share that mosquito districts across the state have worked together to support the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of…

As climates change, prepare for more mosquitoes in winter, new study shows

In many parts of the world, mosquitoes are a common summertime nuisance. But in places on the front lines of climate change, these disease-spreading…

Breakthrough dengue-prevention strategy passes huge trial

Infecting mosquitoes with a specific species of bacteria can shield them from dengue viruses, and as the bacteria spread to more mosquitoes, fewer and…

West Nile Virus Detected in Dead Crow Found Here in LA County

The first indication of West Nile virus circulating in Los Angeles County in 2021 was detected in a dead crow collected in South Pasadena. West Nile…

Positive west nile mosquito found in southwest Bakersfield

West Nile Virus continues to pop up in California. This time, a mosquito testing positive has shown in Bakersfield, CA.
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