Mosquitoes Found In San Dimas Carrying West Nile Virus « CBS Los Angeles stat : CBS Los Angeles

Moreover, officials say mosquitoes in the San Gabriel Valley have started to test positive for West Nile virus. So when Shahrestan saw signs about West Nile virus being found in mosquitoes at Bonelli Park, he paid attention. The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito And Vector Control District says mosquitoes found in the park started testing positive for West Nile last week. "Mosquito control and mosquito population reduction is a shared responsibility," Farned says. "Mosquitoes need stagnant water to lay their eggs and develop, and because of the rain, there's been no shortage of that.




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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - The first case of West Nile Virus in the state of California has been found in Kings County. The last reported case of human West Nile Virus in SLO County was confirmed in 2016. For more information on West Nile Virus activity in California visit http://www.westnile.ca.gov. "While West Nile virus has become a part of life here in California, it's important to remember that we can take action to keep ourselves and our families safe. West Nile Virus is commonly transmitted to humans and animals by mosquitoes.


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