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West Nile virus-positive mosquitos found in Santa Clara Co.

Aug 2, 2023

Bay Area drones called in to fight expected heightened mosquito season

May 3, 2023

'Yellow fever mosquito' known to carry disease found in East Bay

Officials say the mosquito is very stealth-like, flying low to the ground, and has been called an "ankle biter' as these mosquitoes commonly bite people on the leg below the knee.

Aug 29, 2024

Experts warn Bay Area residents to prep for incoming mosquitoes

Apr 5, 2023

Mosquitoes, dead birds test positive for West Nile Virus in East Bay

Aug 18, 2018

NC mom sends warning to other parents after mosquito bite lands 6-year-old in ICU

Aug 14, 2018

Birds, mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Discovery Bay area

Aug 11, 2018

Bay Area labs testing birds for West Nile virus

Jul 18, 2018

West Nile Virus detected in Monterey Co. for first time this year

Aug 21, 2017

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Invasive 'yellow fever mosquito' known to carry disease found in North Concord

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West Nile virus-positive mosquitos found in Santa Clara Co.

Aug 2, 2023

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How drones in South Bay are combatting an expected heightened mosquito season

May 3, 2023

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Experts warn Bay Area residents to prep for incoming mosquitoes

Apr 5, 2023

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Bay Area labs testing birds for West Nile virus

Jul 18, 2018

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Aug 25, 2017

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West Nile virus confirmed in dead birds found in Contra Costa County

Aug 18, 2017

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20 million mosquitoes will be released in Fresno to prevent viruses

Jul 26, 2017

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West Nile virus confirmed in dead birds found in Contra Costa County

More West Nile virus activity has been reported in Contra Costa County with the confirmation today of a dead bird in Walnut Creek and a group of mosquitoes in Byron testing positive for the virus.

Aug 11, 2017

20 million mosquitoes will be released in Fresno to prevent viruses

This may not sound like a great idea, but the goal is to reduce the mosquito population and the threat of West Nile Virus and Zika, which the insects carry.

Jul 26, 2017

Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus prompt treatment in Milpitas

A section of Milpitas east of the Great Mall shopping center is scheduled for treatment Wednesday night after mosquitoes recently found in the area tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Santa Clara County Vector Control District.

Sep 14, 2016

Officials fogging San Jose neighborhood to prevent West Nile virus from spreading

Santa Clara County Vector Control officials are fogging part of a San Jose neighborhood to stop the spread of the West Nile virus.

Jul 14, 2016

Mosquito fogging planned to prevent of West Nile Virus in Santa Clara Co.

Mosquito fogging will occur in part of San Jose and a part of Campbell starting late Wednesday night after mosquitoes in those areas tested positive for the West Nile Virus, county officials said on Friday.

Jun 11, 2016