Officials from the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) recommend residents keep insect repellent nearby as the hot season progresses. This past week, GLACVCD confirmed additional West Nile Virus activity for the first time this year in the following cities or communities: Burbank, Canyon Country, Cerritos, Eagle Rock, La Mirada, North Hills, North Hollywood and Santa Fe Springs.
“As we continue into summer, we can expect more mosquito and virus activity,” said Levy Sun, the District’s public information officer. “If you wish to be bite-free, act now to prevent mosquito breeding.”
Vector control recommends that residents eliminate all standing water sources from properties and report mosquito problems and inoperable swimming pools/ponds to GLACVCD promptly.
West Nile virus is transmitted to people and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito.
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 ReportMosquitoes.org .
Source: GLACVCD
