Invasive mosquitoes discovered in Bay Area can transmit Zika, dengue, and yellow fever

Invasive mosquitoes discovered in Bay Area can transmit Zika, dengue, and yellow fever

An invasive species of mosquito was discovered in Alameda County earlier this month. Officials say the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes were found in Livermore on August 8 and that they can transmit dengue, Zika and yellow fever.

Invasive mosquito detected for second time in Pleasanton, first time in Livermore

Pleasanton and Livermore residents are being urged to keep an eye out for an invasive species of mosquitoes after Alameda County officials said they discovered larva from that specific species at the Alameda County Fairgrounds last month and two adult mosquitos in two separate locations in Livermore last week. The post Invasive mosquito detected for second time in Pleasanton, first time in Livermore appeared first on Pleasanton Weekly.