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Tweezers holding a mosquito near the opening of a clear plastic jar.
Medya Mansyone
LAist: Mosquitoes Are Back
Grab bug spray because you’re going to need it. Mosquitoes, and with them another West Nile season, is right around the corner.
Jackie Fortier
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August 13, 2024
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Tweezers holding a mosquito near the opening of a clear plastic vial.
Medya Mansyone
LA ist: How To Take The Bite Out Of Mosquito Season
The best defense is to prevent mosquito bites, and keep the insects from getting in your home or breeding nearby.
Jackie Fortier
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May 13, 2024
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Close-up macro photo of a mosquito showing its antennae and head details.
Medya Mansyone
LAist: Vwayajè yo te avèti yo sèvi ak repouse kòm maladi marengwen ki fèt Pòp Moute
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning doctors to be on guard for malaria after at least five locally acquired cases...
Jackie Fortier
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July 13, 2023
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