Feel like you’ve been a magnet for mosquitos recently? You’re not alone. The pesky insects are out in force, and it’s largely due to the abundant rainfall Southern California has received this year. Susanne Kluh, general manager of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, told the Los Angeles Times that Tropical Storm Hilary […]
By Paige Austin / Patch / Sept. 16, 2023 It’s been more than three weeks since Hurricane Hilary dumped record August rain on California, and the rare summer storm’s impact on the mosquito population is hitting home, literally. The ankle biter population is soaring along with complaints from residents who are being bitten in their…
CA Endures Worst Mosquito Season In Years. When Will It End? - Los Angeles, CA - As the blood-sucking ankle-biters take bite out of the Golden State, human West Nile Virus cases are spiking.