How to fight the bite: Kern Mosquito and Vector Control releases Grand Jury Report
Kern County may be known for the beautiful Kern River and its beautiful sights, but behind all that.can be the tiniest, most deadliest insect of all.The Kern M The Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District has released a Grand Jury Report, which aims to educate the public about how to avoid mosquito bites and avoid transmittable diseases. Terry Knight from the district stated that if you have a green swimming pool that is dry, please pump it dry and keep it dry. The Grand Jury found a connection between increased green pools and more reported cases of the West Nile Virus. The district recommends that people cover their skin and work with their neighbors to reduce mosquito numbers. There are several diseases that can be caused by mosquitos, including those from the local area.
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Kern County may be known for the beautiful Kern River and its beautiful sights, but behind all that can be the tiniest, most deadliest insect of all.
The Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District released its 2023-2024 Grand Jury Report with a mission to spread awareness on how to keep an eye out and avoid any transmittable diseases.
Terry Knight with the district warns people on one of the many things they should do to avoid seeing mosquitos around.
“We are seeing quite a bit of activity in green swimming pools and when I mean activity, we’re starting to see a lot of mosquito larvae in our green swimming pools, so one message I would like to put out the the public right away, if you have a green swimming pool, please pump it dry and keep it dry," said Knight.
The Grand Jury found that there is a connection between seeing an increase in green pools and more reported cases of the West Nile Virus.
“Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes, the little ankle biters, they’re gonna be active very soon and they’re only looking for just a small amount of water to breathe and reproduce,” Knight.
This time of year is usually when the mosquitoes start to peak, and it may get worse towards the end of spring, going into summer.
The district said there are several diseases people can get from mosquitos, but in Kern County, here are some that have been experienced locally:
Knight recommends for people to cover up their skin before heading outside.
He says a key tip is for people to work with their neighbors.
“Convey this message to your neighbors. If you work together, this mosquito only flies about 125 yards. So if you can work on both sides of you, you can really see a major difference in mosquito numbers around your home this year,” Knight added.