From NBC Los Angeles
October 28, 2021
Southern Californians are being attacked by what officials say could be a record number of blood-sucking Aedes mosquitoes, also known as “ankle biters.”
“It’s absolutely the worst it’s ever been, and I’ve lived here for 25 years,” said LA resident Sheila Irani, showing the I-Team mosquito bites covering her ankles and legs.
The aggressive Aedes first appeared in our region about a decade ago, but they’ve spread significantly in recent years.
LA County Vector Control tells NBC4 they are now on track to get a record number of calls for help from homeowners who complain they’re being eaten alive by the ankle biters, which can penetrate clothing to reach their victims.