Authorities in Santa Clara County are trying to eradicate an “aggressive” species of mosquito before it can become established, a spokesperson for the county said Thursday.
A half-dozen nonnative Aedes aegytpi mosquitoes have been detected in East San Jose, according to the county. The insect is invasive and has been known to spread diseases such as dengue, Zika and yellow fever.
Of the insects trapped so far, none were found to be carrying any of these viruses, the county said. The Santa Clara County Vector Control District has identified six females on Machado Lane near Story Road. District staff are canvassing the area to trap adult mosquitoes and eradicate larvae and habitat, which exist in standing water.
Anyone living in these areas is asked to tip over and remove any standing water, such as birdbaths, plant saucers or anything else watertight that may have accumulated water after the recent rains.
The county is also asking nearby residents to allow staff to enter their property to check for mosquitoes and treat them as needed. Residents’ privacy will be respected, the county said, and staff will only check for mosquitoes, larvae and their habitat.
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