An invasive species of mosquito capable of transmitting viruses that cause dengue and yellow fever has been detected in the South Bay area, specifically in the East San Jose foothills. Santa Clara County officials are actively working to eradicate this aggressive species before it can become established. Residents have been advised to dump standing water on their properties to prevent the mosquitoes from breeding. The efforts to control the population of these dangerous mosquitoes are ongoing, with authorities emphasizing the importance of community cooperation to prevent the spread of potentially deadly diseases.
Invasive mosquitoes were spotted in East San Jose. Here’s how you can stop the dangerous pests. https://t.co/FUF7dvRBRG
Bay Area authorities are racing to eliminate an invasive mosquito species known to transmit potentially deadly diseases including dengue, Zika and yellow fever. https://t.co/k74uYuDpKg
JUST IN: Bay Area authorities are racing to eliminate an invasive mosquito species known to transmit potentially deadly diseases including dengue, Zika and yellow fever. https://t.co/rUGs62xjeo
Dangerous disease-spreading mosquitoes detected in Santa Clara County https://t.co/O6s3NyWEh6 https://t.co/d7PC2aLR1m
Authorities in Santa Clara County are trying to eradicate an “aggressive” species of mosquito before it can become established, a spokesperson for the county said Thursday. https://t.co/MbLnY6TUZV
The invasive mosquito was found in the East San Jose foothills. Residents in the area are being asked to dump standing water on their properties so that the mosquito can't breed. https://t.co/cNNl3pVHgV https://t.co/cNNl3pVHgV
Authorities in Santa Clara County are trying to eradicate an “aggressive” species of mosquito before it can become established. https://t.co/LxiE1KEPXp
An invasive species of mosquito known for carrying the viruses that cause dengue and yellow fever was detected in a residential area of the South Bay, according to officials. https://t.co/l5eUKhtGMY
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