Aerial Spraying Against Mosquitoes Starts MondayJuly 23, 2018 | Steve MilneTwo nights of aerial spraying to reduce the number of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus are scheduled to begin Monday in parts of Elk Grove, the Pocket Neighborhood and neighborhoods south of Fruitridge Road. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMosquito And Vector Control Agencies Off To An Early Start This SeasonMarch 9, 2017 | Rich IbarraThe heavy rains are producing another problem beyond flooding. All the standing water has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, which are already starting to multiply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Increases Severity Of West Nile EpidemicsFebruary 7, 2017 | Amy QuintonA UC Santa Cruz study finds transmission of West Nile virus is higher in drought years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
