Staying Bite Free As Mosquito Season Begins

Kern County is seeing some springtime warmth in the forecast and that means mosquitos are already buzzing.

As the community heads outdoors to enjoy the weather it is important to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

Bites from insects like mosquitos can cause illnesses like West Nile Virus, which can cause flu-like symptoms according to the CDC.

Continue reading to learn more about avoiding mosquito bites, written by the BakersfieldNow Staff.

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BakersfieldNow: Staying Bite Free As Mosquito Season Begins

BakersfieldNow Staff

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April 21, 2026

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Staying Bite Free As Mosquito Season Begins

Kern County is seeing some springtime warmth in the forecast and that means mosquitos are already buzzing.

As the community heads outdoors to enjoy the weather it is important to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

Bites from insects like mosquitos can cause illnesses like West Nile Virus, which can cause flu-like symptoms according to the CDC.

Continue reading to learn more about avoiding mosquito bites, written by the BakersfieldNow Staff.

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BakersfieldNow Staff

BakersfieldNow.com is the associated website for KBAK-TV, a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Bakersfield, California, United States.

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BakersfieldNow.com is the associated website for KBAK-TV, a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Bakersfield, California, United States.

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April 16, 2026

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Staying Bite Free As Mosquito Season Begins

Kern County is seeing some springtime warmth in the forecast and that means mosquitos are already buzzing.

As the community heads outdoors to enjoy the weather it is important to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

Bites from insects like mosquitos can cause illnesses like West Nile Virus, which can cause flu-like symptoms according to the CDC.

Continue reading to learn more about avoiding mosquito bites, written by the BakersfieldNow Staff.

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BakersfieldNow Staff

BakersfieldNow.com is the associated website for KBAK-TV, a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Bakersfield, California, United States.

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BakersfieldNow Staff

BakersfieldNow.com is the associated website for KBAK-TV, a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Bakersfield, California, United States.

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Medya Mansyone

Campfire conversations with our community, from Squad MembersSquad Members and Ambassadors to Brand Partners and the Sawyer team.

We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.

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