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Los Angeles residents are experiencing a surge in mosquito populations this summer, leading to significant discomfort and health concerns. TikTok users and local news outlets like Fox 11 report an unusually high number of both native "Culex" mosquitoes, which can carry West Nile virus, and invasive "Aedes" species known for their aggressive behavior. In Orange County alone, vector control officials have collected over 850 traps filled with West Nile-positive mosquitoes, indicating a severe public health threat.
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Story summary
Los Angeles residents are experiencing an unprecedented surge in mosquito populations, with many describing the situation as a "nightmare." A TikTok user's post went viral after receiving over 21,000 likes for sharing her struggles with the pests. The infestation has forced families to stay indoors and use electric racquets at night to fend off the insects. Truman Hedding, a resident of El Segundo, mentioned his children are covered in mosquito bites. Additionally, invasive species known as "Aedes" mosquitoes, or "ankle-biters," are causing extra torment due to their aggressive behavior towards humans, biting multiple times and targeting legs specifically. The native Culex mosquito is also a concern, as it can transmit West Nile virus from wild birds to humans. Vector control officials in nearby Orange County have set up 850 traps to combat the issue.
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Fed-up residents are reporting a year of agony as clouds of bugs terrorize backyards and turn al fresco dining into an ankle-chewing nightmare.
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“I’ve been here my whole life and the amount of mosquitoes I’ve seen this summer has been insane,” a TikTok user posted on her profile and the post garnered most than 21,000 likes.
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She added she can’t even go to her backyard because of the bloodsuckers.
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“You can’t even sit in your car with the windows down.
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They’re infested everywhere,” she said.
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Truman Hedding, who lives in El Segundo, said he spends her night chasing and smacking mosquitos with an electric racquet.
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“Our kids have been covered head to toe in mosquito bites…
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It’s an absolute nightmare.
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We invest a lot of money to live in a beautiful town like El Segundo.
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The last thing we want is to stay up all night fighting mosquitoes,” Hedding told Fox 11.
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The region’s native ‘Culex’ mosquito picks up West Nile from wild birds before passing it on to humans.
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In nearby Orange County, vector control officials have pulled a staggering 850 traps loaded with West Nile-positive bugs, reports the Guardian.
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Even worse are the hyper-aggressive invasive species known as ‘Aedes’ mosquitoes which are also known as “ankle-biters” because they specifically target human legs and bite multiple times in one go.
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