A culex tarsalis female mosquito that was caught in a trap will be tested for the presence of the West Nile virus at the Arizona Department of Health Services laboratory Aug. 5, 2004 in Phoenix, Arizona.
A culex tarsalis female mosquito that was caught in a trap will be tested for the presence of the West Nile virus at the Arizona Department of Health Services laboratory Aug. 5, 2004 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mosquitoes Are Back

Why it matters: As overnight temperatures rise, Culex mosquitoes will begin to hatch. They can carry the West Nile virus. About 1 in 5 people have symptoms and it can be deadly. Last year, 19 California residents died.

What can I do? The solution is easy, simple and cheap. Wear insect repellent and cover up with pants and long sleeves.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Jackie Fortiér.

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