SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — It’s that point of 12 months: Mosquitoes are again.
The dangerous information? You may probably see extra of them this season, and with extra mosquitoes comes a better danger of West Nile virus. The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Management District says the continued moist winter storms throughout the area since New Yr’s Eve weekend are accountable.
“I believe the quantity of water we have seen over the past month or so is certainly a giant concern,” Gary Goodman, the district supervisor, advised KCRA 3.
He says standing water is the difficulty, particularly in lots of locations that have not seen quite a lot of water over current years because of the drought, and believes we can have increased mosquito populations by the summer season. “We’re anticipating a a lot busier 12 months from an abundance standpoint and a [West Nile] virus standpoint,” Goodman stated.
The primary locations of concern are agricultural areas and round rivers, creeks and streams.
So, how are you going to defend your self?
The primary, and best step, is to clear all standing water that will have gathered in your yard throughout current storms. If in case you have an ornamental pond or physique of water, the management district can offer you fish that can eat the bugs, or deal with them with sure chemical compounds.
pure treatment, in keeping with the management district’s lab director, is lemon eucalyptus. Citronella candles solely partially work in case you make certain the odor they emit does not get blown away by the wind.
If you happen to see a lifeless fowl at your private home, or are already coping with mosquito points, make certain to contact the management district. They’ll ship a crew inside 48 hours to assist.