We have had a few dry years in a row which has allowed mosquito eggs to build up in the wetlands. With all of the rain this spring, it hatched them out and the mosquitoes are thick. The cold temperatures had prevented the vector district from doing any adult mosquito control, and there was a gap in services for a week because of a staffing shortage.
The district is funded to handle the mosquito control and we are on top of the situation. We are running more fog trucks now and making our way through the neighborhoods. Relief is on its way!
Until we get things under control follow the 3 D’s.
Drain standing water around your property.
Dress in long, loose light-colored clothing.
Defend using a repellant containing deet, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
