Santa Clara County increases wide-area larvicide spraying to combat Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, known carriers of Zika virus.
Santa Clara County begins spraying to combat dangerous non-native mosquitos, specifically the Aedes aegypti species. The mosquitoes, which carry the Zika virus, pose a significant threat to public health, particularly for pregnant people, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. The county has increased efforts to eradicate the mosquitoes, including using wide-area larvicide spraying, despite initial efforts to reduce their population not being successful.
May 25, 2024
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