[Los Angeles, CA Permaculture] Aedes Mosquitoes discovered in Silverlake can carry Zika, yellow fever, dengue so Empty standing water both inside and outside

[Helene Raisin]

DUMP!  DUMP!   DUMP!  STANDING WATER, INSIDE AND OUT.  EVEN INSIDE YOUR 
HOME IN VASES OR POTS, ACCORDING TO VECTOR CONTROL SPECIALIST AT LAST 
NIGHT'S RAMPART VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING.

Report from Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District (GLACVCD):

http://reportmosquitoes.org/

click on <news & updates>

or read this:


West Nile Virus and Invasive Aedes* Activity Update

*Aedes can transmit Zika, Yellow Fever, Dengue

LOS ANGELES – 9/6/2016 – This past week, the Greater Los Angeles County 
Vector Control District (GLACVCD) confirmed additional West Nile virus 
(WNV) positive activity within its jurisdiction.

GLACVCD confirmed 24 mosquito samples and five dead birds that tested 
positive for WNV. As further indication the virus is active, GLACVCD 
confirmed virus activity in nine sentinel chickens.

Vector control detected WNV activity for the first time this year in the 
following cities or communities:

     Harbor City
     Maywood

See ALL cities with confirmed West Nile Virus:
http://www.glacvcd.org/vector-information/mosquito-borne-diseases/latest-west-nile-virus-statistics/#wnvstats

“Mosquitoes are very active in our communities right now,” said Levy 
Sun, GLACVCD’s public information officer. “One way we can all protect 
ourselves is to take preventative measures against mosquitoes, and that 
starts in backyards and patios.”

GLACVCD recommends that residents remove all standing water at least 
once a week from any container that can hold water. Also, residents 
should use insect repellent when they are outdoors, and, if possible, 
wear long sleeves and pants.

See tips on preventing mosquito breeding and staying bite-free

Invasive Aedes Mosquitoes Update

GLACVCD staff is also advising residents to be vigilant against invasive 
Aedes mosquitoes. These day-biting, black-and-white mosquitoes have been 
confirmed in additional communities in Los Angeles County.

Residents experiencing mosquito problems during the day or at night, 
even after dumping all standing water, can receive help from the Greater 
Los Angeles County Vector Control District at (562) 944-9656 or visit 
www.ReportMosquitoes.org.


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