Virus-transmitting 'yellow fever' mosquitoes discovered in L.A. County

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Los Angeles Times:

Virus-transmitting 'yellow fever' mosquitoes discovered in L.A. County

 

October 15, 2014 11:05am

A new aggressive daytime-biting mosquito capable of transmitting debilitating and possibly deadly viruses has been found in the Los Angeles region, officials announced Wednesday.

 

Known as yellow fever mosquitoes, the insects were found Oct. 7 and 8 in Commerce and Pico Rivera, respectively, according to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.