Aedes aegyptiAn invasive species has made its way into Merced County. Aedes aegypti are aggressive day biters found in urban areas. This species lays eggs in small sources of water. This mosquito is a major…
Public Relations ProgramMerced County Mosquito Abatement District strives to not only protect the public from mosquito borne disease through control services, but also through education and direct interaction with the…
West Nile VirusWest Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne disease first detected in the United States in 1999. WNV first appeared in California in 2003 and by 2004, WNV had spread to all 58 counties. Risk of…