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What to know about mosquitoes in San Diego County

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Nine of the 27 different species of mosquitoes in San Diego County are known to carry diseases that can be passed to humans. Aedes aegypti like to breed in small sources such as the quarter inch of water in your plant saucer on the porch or bird baths. Residents can also play a role in lowering the chances of mosquitoes breeding.

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What to know about mosquitoes in San Diego County

SAN DIEGO -- Are you itching an insect bite? Well it's that time of the year when mosquitoes become more prevalent in the San Diego area.Nine of the 27 different species of mosquitoes in San Diego County are known to carry diseases that can be passed to humans, according to county environmental officials.Greg Slawson, a senior vector ecologist with the County of San Diego, spoke with FOX 5 about the heat wave, humidity and rain from earlier this…

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FOX 5 San Diego broke the news in San Diego, United States on Saturday, September 17, 2022.
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