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Tip, Toss, Protect: Still getting bites?

Mosquito trap DATA from sgvmvcd

August 24 to 28

May contain: plot
Dotted line shows three-year average

Attention all mosquito-fighting residents! Among us lurks a hungry, six-legged creature. She's creeps from dusk until dawn, on the hunt for her favorite prey-- the human.

Little do we know, her favorite resting spot is also where she waits... for the perfect time to bite. Just like us, the cool, lush vegetation of our yards is what attracts her.

May contain: animal, insect, mosquito, invertebrate, spider, and arachnid
Cool, dense landscaping attracts mosquitoes even when there is no stagnant water

While last week's (August 24-28) trap report shows a decline in mosquito numbers, the aggressive, daytime-biting Aedes population is on the rise. Orginiating from a tropical climate, invasive Aedes are particularly present in these popular SoCal landscapes, or what we like to call 'micro-climates'.

How can this be combated?

California native plants. Save money and grow a beautiful, bite-free home!

Thin out the vegetation. More dense = More shade for mosquito harborage!

Tip, Toss, Protect. Eliminate mosquitoes before they can hang out in your yard.

Bite mosquitoes back. Submit an anonymous tip and our Operations team will take care of the rest!

Check out some examples of California native yards that repel mosquitoes, and those that attract them!

california native plants reduce over-irrigation, stagnant water, and mosquitoes!
California native yards add beauty and make your home stand out
May contain: plant, lupin, flower, blossom, pottery, jar, potted plant, and vase
Native plants attract local pollinators such as hummingbirds
May contain: plant, tree, fir, and abies
Native yards save money on maintenance and water costs
May contain: plant, agavaceae, and aloe
Native plants require less water, and produce less stagnant water
May contain: plant, food, vegetable, and spinach
Ivy provides perfect, shady hang out spots that mosquitoes love!
May contain: outdoors, garden, arbour, tree, plant, yard, nature, and vegetation
Dense vegetation, like hedges, provide perfect harborage for mosquitoes
May contain: outdoors, jar, potted plant, pottery, vase, plant, flagstone, garden, patio, and arbour
Potted plants can also provide micro-climates that attract mosquitoes
california native plants reduce over-irrigation, stagnant water, and mosquitoes!
May contain: plant, lupin, flower, blossom, pottery, jar, potted plant, and vase
May contain: plant, tree, fir, and abies
May contain: plant, agavaceae, and aloe
May contain: plant, food, vegetable, and spinach
May contain: outdoors, garden, arbour, tree, plant, yard, nature, and vegetation
May contain: outdoors, jar, potted plant, pottery, vase, plant, flagstone, garden, patio, and arbour

 

With that, we challenge you to take a look around your yard and see if these helpful tips can be applied to your home. Stay bite-free San Gabriel Valley!

 West Nile Virus Update: Numerous mosquito and bird samples in San Gabriel Valley have tested positive for West Nile Virus this year. Track activity in your community.