A weather whiplash of warm and wet conditions is being blamed for a surge in mosquito activity across Southern California. Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District officials say they’re ...

The whining buzz of a mosquito circled John Savage Wednesday as he loaded the hopper of a fogging machine with VectoBac, an insecticide formulated specifically for the pests. He started its motor and ...

Vector Control inspectors said the mosquito breeding in Orange County neighborhoods is the worst that they've seen in the past five years.

UMATILLA, MORROW COUNTIES — As the sun rises, local vector control crews are tuned in to two familiar sounds: the whine of mosquitoes and the buzz of drones now being used to track them. Vector ...

Most valley residents love a cooldown, a nice break from the summer heat this time of year. But wouldn't you know it? Mosquitoes love it, too. According to Terry Knight, public information officer ...

Public health officials visited pools in Altadena Tuesday as the standing water at the abandoned or destroyed homes after the Eaton Fire could pose a major mosquito problem for the community and ...

OROVILLE — The hills are green and the black-legged ticks are out in droves, though whether or not Lyme disease is prevalent among them remains to be determined. At the Butte County Mosquito and ...

You're likely to notice more mosquitoes this season, and that matters because several species that carry dangerous viruses are expanding their range and season. Health officials urge taking simple ...

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Avoiding mosquito bites is the best practice to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. Mosquito bite prevention includes wearing light-colored, long-sleeved tops and long pants, using insect repellent, and ...