SoCal Mosquito Boom: Heat, Humidity and Rain Extend the Season and Pack More Bites
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Extreme heat, humidity, and recent rainfall are boosting Southern California mosquitoes, causing an earlier, longer season, more bites, and rising West Nile virus activity; officials urge residents to take protective measures such as window screens, repellents, and long sleeves.
Topics:health#climate-conditions#mosquitoes#southern-california#vector-control#weather#west-nile-virus
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