Environment
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Living in San Diego County means enjoying the outdoors, whether it’s hitting the beach, hiking in the mountains, visiting a park or just hanging out in the yard or neighborhood. But outside is also bug-territory. Here’s a list of 10 bugs to watch out for that could bite or sting you this summer!
Environment
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West Nile virus made its first appearance of the summer in San Diego County this week when a batch of mosquitoes caught in routine trapping in Santee tested positive for the virus.
Environment
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With temperatures rising this weekend and summer coming, the County of San Diego is scheduled on Wednesday to drop its first round of larvicide this year on roughly 48 rivers, streams, ponds and other waterways to kill mosquito larvae.
Environment
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We don’t get that much rain here in San Diego county, but it only takes a little bit of sitting water to attract mosquitoes. County mosquito expert Chris Conlan shows you what kind of items you might have in your backyard that mosquitoes can easily breed in.
Health
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County officials reminded people Tuesday at their mosquito prevention kickoff that they need to dump out standing water and protect themselves from mosquitoes to stay safe from illnesses like West Nile virus and Zika.
Health
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A 49-year-old woman from Spring Valley has been confirmed as the first person in San Diego County in 2017 to test positive for West Nile virus, County Health and Human Services Agency announced Friday.
Health
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The County of San Diego is taking to TV, radio and even freeway billboards to remind the public that the Zika virus is still a threat here — especially to pregnant women, couples thinking about pregnancy, travelers, their families and neighbors.