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Map: Tropical mosquito infestation spreads to 8 O.C. communities
Nov. 10, 2015 Updated 10:16 p.m.
By JENNA CHANDLER / STAFF WRITER
Tropical mosquitoes which bite relentlessly and are capable of spreading painful diseases are now infesting more Orange County neighborhoods, and if they survive the winter, they could be here to stay.
Two tropical species – know commonly as Asian tiger and yellow fever – have been found in nine sites over eight communities, including two locations in Anaheim, one of which, at Katella Avenue and Haster Street, is a half-mile from Disneyland Resort.
The Disneyland site is particularly concerning, said Orange County Vector Control spokesman Jared Dever, because these mosquitoes spread diseases after biting a person who is sick – typically a traveler from a region where the diseases are prevalent, including Mexico and the Caribbean.
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The tropical mosquitoes are stealthy, aggressive and bold, usually biting legs, ankles and feet, where they cannot be heard buzzing. The insects will also bite during the daytime. These are habits different from the native mosquito, which spreads West Nile virus.
Experts are not sure why the tropical mosquitoes are coming to Orange County and California now. It doesn’t appear, however, that hot weather is a factor. They are in a dozen California counties, from Alameda to San Diego.
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http://www.ocregister.com/articles/m...ty-orange.html
Nov. 10, 2015 Updated 10:16 p.m.
By JENNA CHANDLER / STAFF WRITER
Tropical mosquitoes which bite relentlessly and are capable of spreading painful diseases are now infesting more Orange County neighborhoods, and if they survive the winter, they could be here to stay.
Two tropical species – know commonly as Asian tiger and yellow fever – have been found in nine sites over eight communities, including two locations in Anaheim, one of which, at Katella Avenue and Haster Street, is a half-mile from Disneyland Resort.
The Disneyland site is particularly concerning, said Orange County Vector Control spokesman Jared Dever, because these mosquitoes spread diseases after biting a person who is sick – typically a traveler from a region where the diseases are prevalent, including Mexico and the Caribbean.
...
The tropical mosquitoes are stealthy, aggressive and bold, usually biting legs, ankles and feet, where they cannot be heard buzzing. The insects will also bite during the daytime. These are habits different from the native mosquito, which spreads West Nile virus.
Experts are not sure why the tropical mosquitoes are coming to Orange County and California now. It doesn’t appear, however, that hot weather is a factor. They are in a dozen California counties, from Alameda to San Diego.
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http://www.ocregister.com/articles/m...ty-orange.html