Aedes Aegypti Mosquito - Multiple Disease Vector - Confirmed In 2 Madera Co, CA Locations

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The yellow-fever mosquito has been found in two new areas of Madera County, the Madera Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.

Abatement crews have been looking for the mosquito ever since it was discovered last month breeding in a neighborhood near the Arbor Vitae Cemetery in Madera, west of Highway 99, and in a neighborhood near Temperance and Shaw avenues in Clovis.

Friday, the district said abatement workers have discovered the insect breeding in the Madera Ranchos area near Avenue 12 and in the Parkwood area near Avenue 13 and Road 27. The Madera Ranchos and Parkwood areas are halfway between the cities of Madera and Clovis.

Experts say the yellow-fever mosquito, known as Aedes aegypti, is an aggressive day-biting mosquito that is not native to California. It is common in hot, humid tropical areas, like the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central and South America.

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http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/07/12/3385048/yellow-fever-mosquito-found-in.html

[pinto]

1. Good catch. These local control districts do a good job.

[NYC_SKP]

2. Shit, my mother's entire family is in that cemetery.

Good work Vector Control!

[kestrel91316]

3. Aaaaaannnnnddddd........Dengue fever to come to northern Cal in 3....2....1....