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West Nile Virus Found In Bugs, Birds In LA County
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials say West Nile virus is spreading in birds and mosquitoes in Los Angeles County, with recent cases found in the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley and elsewhere....
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West Nile Virus Hits Reseda
RESEDA (KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO) — Mosquitos who can transmit the deadly West Nile virus have been discovered in the San Fernando Valley. <br /><br /> Health officials say the virus, which has...
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Health Warning Issued After Chicken In El Segundo Tests Positive For West...
EL SEGUNDO (CBSLA.com) — Authorities issued a health warning Wednesday after a chicken in El Segundo tested positive for West Nile virus. The virus, which is transmitted through the bite of infected...
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Health Officials Report 2nd West Nile Virus Death In LA County
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Health officials said Tuesday that a second Los Angeles County resident has died due to West Nile virus. According to the Department of Public Heath, the first death was...
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Mosquito Samples From Machado Lake In Harbor City Test Positive For West Nile
HARBOR CITY (CBSLA.com) — A pond in a city park best known for previously housing an alligator named “Reggie” is suspected of harboring mosquitoes with West Nile virus. The Daily Breeze reports that...
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Officials Turn Up West Nile Virus In 3 LA Suburbs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials are warning San Gabriel Valley residents to be wary of mosquitoes after evidence of West Nile virus was found in three suburban cities east of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles...
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Top 6 Mosquito Repellent Plants To Keep Pests Away
Mosquitoes (Photo Credit: Thinkstock) Stephanie Snay is a reporter for Angie’s List. She writes about pet services and lifestyle matters, and enjoys getting to speak with members and service providers...
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Mosquito Spraying Conducted In Riverside County In Wake of West Nile Virus...
RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) — Authorities on Saturday were spraying to control mosquito activity in Riverside in response to increased West Nile Virus activity. The Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control...
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Health Officials Warn Of 2 ‘Invasive’ Mosquitoes That Can Transmit Infectious...
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Public health officials are urging residents to protect themselves from two mosquitoes they have described as “invasive.” The California Department of Public Health says the...
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Fears Grow In Wake Of Confirmation Of 1 Case Of Zika Virus In LA County
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — New fears have emerged over the incurable disease Zika virus amid confirmation from health officials of one confirmed case in Los Angeles County. A doctor with the Los Angeles...
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Invasion Of Large, Flying Insects Are Not Mosquitoes
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The rainy winter and warming temperatures have made Southern California a great place to live for more flying bugs. An influx of large, rather intimidating flying insects have...
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Mosquitoes Found In San Dimas Carrying West Nile Virus
SAN DIMAS (CBSLA.com) — The recent rain has bought a lot more standing water. Translation: Get ready for mosquitoes. Moreover, officials say mosquitoes in the San Gabriel Valley have started to test...
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Mosquitoes That Can Carry Zika Virus Detected In Long Beach
LONG BEACH (CBSLA.com) — Mosquitoes capable of transmitting Zika, dengue and other virus were detected for the first time in Long Beach, city health officials said Monday. The mosquitoes were found in...
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Invasive Mosquitoes Up 330 Percent In Orange County
SANTA ANA (CBSLA.com) — A 330 percent increase in the number of mosquitoes has Orange County officials calling for homeowners to eliminate standing water near their homes. The increase in yellow fever...
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L.A. Health Officials Launch Door-To-Door Campaign To Prevent Spread Of...
HAWAIIAN GARDENS (CBSLA.com) — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Monday launched the “It’s Not Just a Bite” campaign to warn people about avoiding mosquito-borne viruses, like West...
View ArticleScientists: Freezing Winter Could Mean Far Fewer Bugs In Summer
CBS Local — As many states are still digging out from the frigid “bomb cyclone,” which delivered snow from Maine to Florida, some are looking for the possible bright side of a brutal winter: fewer bugs...
View ArticleOrange County Reports First Human Case Of West Nile Virus
ORANGE COUNTY (CBSLA) — A Tustin woman in her 50s is the first reported human case of West Nile virus in Orange County this year. “West Nile virus is endemic in Orange County, recurring every year...
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More Mosquitoes, Including New Breeds, Feasting On Southern Californians
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Noticing more red, itchy bites to the legs and arms than usual? You’re not alone. Health officials say this year’s mosquito activity is worse than usual. Southern Californians...
View ArticlePesticide Sprayed In Watts Neighborhood Thursday To Combat Mosquitoes
WATTS (CBSLA) – Los Angeles County workers sprayed pesticide in a Watts neighborhood early Thursday morning which has seen an uptick in in the presence of invasive disease-carrying mosquitoes. The...
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Pesticide Sprayed To Fight Mosquitos In Anaheim, Buena Park
ANAHEIM (CBSLA) – Several neighborhoods in Anaheim and Buena Park were sprayed this week to combat mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus and other diseases. Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control...
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