Early Mosquito Surge in California: Prevention Tips

0:00California officials are warning about an early mosquito surge this year thanks to a super warm winter sparking a population boom before peak season. Even hits, traps in Orange County NAV 43 mosquitoes each in early April, more than double the usual 17 from the past five years. This lines up with California Mosquito Awareness Week, where vector control teams push prevention tips year round since these bugs breed non-stop, and carry nasty viruses like West Nile, Tangue, and Zika. Folks in Southern California are feeling it bad, from Orange County to spots like El Segundo in Los Angeles County, where residents dealt with a mosquito nightmare starting late last year near a water plant, prompting extra traps to fight back. Experts say a quid burst of rain early on fueled the breeding, and they're seeing numbers rival last summer's highs already. Their advice is simple, scout your yard weekly to dump standing water in buckets, pots or saucers, fix up screens, and keep bug spray handy.

1:02With hotter days rolling in soon, virus risks could spike, so stay on guard now to dodge the bite before it gets wild out there. Stay informed with California News today, AI-powered updates.