From KCRA3
April 21, 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s Mosquito and West Nile Virus Awareness Week in California.
As the weather gets warmer, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District is urging families to do their part to stop mosquitoes from multiplying.
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Experts said we need to be extra vigilant for the next six months.
More mosquitoes are out, and they aren’t just a nuisance — they carry diseases like West Nile virus.
It’s important to do weekly checks of our homes, draining any standing water that may produce mosquitoes outside.