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Orange County fighting back against influx of mosquitoes in SoCal

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- Orange County is taking steps to fight back against an influx of mosquitoes in Southern California. Staff of the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District have been ... read more

Forsyth Co. Dept. of Public Health battling mosquitos

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The weather may just be warming up in the Piedmont, but vector control experts in Forsyth County have been treating for mosquitos since February. Because of statewide budget cuts ... read more

Officials unleash surprising new weapon in fight against deadly mosquitoes in US: 'There's now evidence that it can be incorporated'

Officials in Southern California have come up with a plan to control an invasive mosquito species and the diseases they spread, the Los Angeles Times reported. Scientists at local vector districts – ... read more

How to fight onslaught of invasive, disease-carrying mosquitos? More mosquitos

With an exotic mosquito invading backyard nooks and crannies, Los Angeles County can no longer keep pace by only using pesticides or releasing mosquito-eating fish in ponds and old pools. So the ... read more

Everything you need to know about Santa Cruz County’s proposed vector control assessment

The county to put forward a new benefit assessment — its first in more than 20 years — that is meant to raise extra funds exclusively for mosquito and vector control officials as they try to keep pace ... read more