An invasive mosquito species, Aedes aegypti, known for its ability to transmit serious diseases like Zika and yellow fever, has made its unwelcome presence felt in a fourth San Jose location, confirmed the County of Santa Clara Vector Control District. This mosquito, unlike its dusk and dawn-loving cousins, bites during the day and has been found in six places within Santa Clara County, including South San José, Santa Clara, Gilroy, East San Jose, near Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park, and most recently near Cortez Avenue and Orlando Drive, exhibiting an unsettling adaptability and raising concerns over potential health risks. The Vector Control District will address the situation at a community meeting to discuss strategies to contain the spread of the pesky insects that, despite ongoing efforts, seem to thrive.
The meeting is scheduled for Nov. 18 at the Anthony Dorsa Elementary School's Multipurpose Room, and those interested can gather more details here . According to the Santa Clara County website, the local government urges the community to eliminate standing water—a breeding ground for the mosquitoes—and advises residents to work with vector control experts to inspect and treat properties as needed to halt mosquito propagation.
"The threat posed by Aedes aegypti is growing, and we need everyone to pitch in now to prevent this day-biting mosquito from becoming established in Santa Clara County," Edgar Nolasco, director of the County of Santa Clara Consumer an.
