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To keep mosquitoes out of your yard, eliminate all standing water, maintain gutters and pools, plant mosquito-repellent foliage, and encourage natural predators like birds and bats. When mosquitoes are already present, use fans, DEET or lemon eucalyptus oil, and set up traps, while avoiding ineffective methods like citronella candles. Community efforts and environmental management are also crucial for effective control.
San Diego County is experiencing an increase in Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes due to the recent tropical storm, which has left standing water in ponds and lakes. These mosquitoes are known for low-level flying and attacking ankles without warning. Experts advise checking properties for standing water and clearing out drainage pipes to prevent breeding. While larger bodies of water on public lands are treated by Vector control, the numerous smaller water sources in backyards pose a challenge. Mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn.
Experts recommend using DEET-based repellants, such as citronella candles or lemon grass plants, to repel mosquitoes during South Florida's hot and humid summers. Additionally, it is important to eliminate standing water around homes to prevent mosquito breeding.
Multnomah County's Vector Control and Code Enforcement Program supervisor, Levi Zahn, warns that the county is on track to beat last year's record number of mosquitoes due to an early spike in mosquitoes caused by warm weather. The county collected 10,000 to 15,000 mosquitoes from a dozen traps over the last week and is monitoring diseases they may carry, like West Nile virus. Zahn advises using repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active, and getting rid of standing water around your home to protect yourself.
Mosquitoes can be attracted to kitchens due to food remnants and humid environments. To prevent them from entering your home, regulate the humidity with a dehumidifier, discard standing water, and keep the kitchen clean. Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so be sure to mop up any water underneath appliances and change out pet's water bowl frequently. Hidden moist areas in the kitchen should also be checked.
Mosquitoes are attracted to the odors and gases we produce, and their season is longer than it was decades ago. While natural alternatives like mosquito-repelling plants may not work, removing standing water and using smoke to keep them away can be effective. Entomologist Vera Krischik recommends making a little fire that produces smoke and putting a fan to move it around to keep mosquitoes off your deck.
Heavy rain in the Inland Empire has created breeding grounds for mosquitoes, leading to concerns of a major infestation. Mosquito-control agencies are urging residents to eliminate standing water and report potential breeding sources. The Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District is deploying a catchy phrase to enlist residents’ help: “tip, toss and take action.” The district is also inspecting and treating larger pools of water. Mosquitoes are prolific at reproduction, and a single female mosquito can lay hundreds of eggs in a single night.
Heavy rains in Santa Barbara County have caused an early start to mosquito season, with more mosquitoes expected due to standing water. Mosquitoes can carry deadly diseases such as West Nile virus, and invasive Aedes mosquitoes can spread diseases like yellow fever, Chikungunya, Dengue, and Zika. Residents are advised to dump standing water and wear long clothing and EPA-approved bug repellent to prevent mosquito bites. The Mosquito and Vector Management District has a hotline to report dead birds for testing for West Nile virus.
A California man died from necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating bacteria, after wading into standing water to retrieve his dog. Jeff Bova, 41, was diagnosed with the infection after he had a small cut on his arm. He tried to treat the infection himself but eventually developed painful blisters and other symptoms that required hospitalization. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but serious infection that kills the body's tissue and spreads quickly. The CDC says between 700 and 1,110 cases are recorded in the U.S. every year.
A San Diego man died of necrotizing fasciitis, an infection caused by flesh-eating bacteria, after getting water on a small cut on his arm while chasing his dog into a pond. The bacteria, Streptococcus A, is found in warm, brackish water and can quickly reproduce in tissue, moving through the body rapidly and giving off toxins. Necrotizing fasciitis is a very serious illness that requires immediate hospital care and kills 20% of the people it infects, including those who visit a hospital immediately after symptoms appear.
A California man died of necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating bacteria, after wading into standing water with a small cut on his arm while chasing his dog into a pond. The infection spreads quickly, killing the body’s soft tissue. Even with treatment, up to 1 in 3 people with necrotizing fasciitis die from the infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bacteria is often found in warm, brackish water and enters the body through broken skin. The man's mother is urging the public to avoid standing water and seek medical attention immediately if they notice any redness or swelling.