
Posts Tagged: west nile virus
Mosquitoes: what’s the buzz?

As summer quickly approaches and we find ourselves getting outside a bit more, remember to take care to protect yourself from mosquitoes. According to Gary Goodman, District Manager of Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector control, many residents are...
Mosquito Prevention

With recent rains in many parts of California and the weather warming up, it's time once again to think about mosquito prevention and control. Even though we are all mostly indoors right now, there are things we can do to reduce mosquito-breeding areas...
Drain After the Rain

Whether you're having a backyard barbecue or enjoying outdoor activities as the weather warms up, it's important to protect yourself from mosquitoes and their bites. Not only can these buzzing insects be a nuisance, certain mosquito species can...
Mosquitoes in Garden Centers

This article was written for the UC IPM Retail Nursery and Garden Center News, a publication directed at retail nursery store employees. With the recent confirmed human West Nile virus deaths in California, it's important to understand how...
Mosquito and West Nile Virus Awareness Week

Warming temperatures combined with late spring rains create ideal conditions for mosquitoes to breed, including the mosquitoes that transmit West Nile Virus. To help spread the message about mosquito prevention, April 15-21, 2018 has been designated as...