Re: Invasive Aedes Mosquitoes Detected in Milpitas (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

Ah.  Well, I got another bite today.

The massage oil I put on yesterday seemed like an effective repellent, but
it seems to wear off after a few hours.

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 14:51:30 -0800 (PST)
 >
 >  > From: Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District <http://www.cep.sccgov.org/~mosquitovector>
 >  > Date: Thu,  6 Nov 2025 20:20:04 +0000
 >  > 
 >  > ATTENTION:
 >  > DANGEROUS AND INVASIVE, DAY-BITING MOSQUITOES DETECTED IN MILPITAS
 >  > 
 >  > Dangerous and invasive, day-biting Aedes aegypti mosquitoes were found in 
 >  > Milpitas near the intersection of Los Coches and S. Hillview drives for the 
 >  > first time. This mosquito was found in other parts of the county in 2024 and 
 >  > has continued to reappear across multiple areas. This means Aedes aegypti 
 >  > mosquitoes are spreading into new areas and are growing in numbers.
 >  > 
 >  > To protect public health, our team may need to schedule neighborhood 
 >  > mosquito spraying treatments in the near future if we continue to find them 
 >  > here. Since mosquito eggs can survive our treatments, it is especially 
 >  > important to dump standing water once a week and scrub containers to prevent 
 >  > their eggs from hatching.
 >  > 
 >  > This mosquito is an aggressive daytime biter and can spread diseases like 
 >  > dengue and Zika. These diseases aren’t in the county right now, but 
 >  > finding this mosquito in a new area is a serious health concern because it 
 >  > means the mosquito is surviving and reproducing in our community, increasing 
 >  > the risk of these diseases.
 >  > 
 >  > For more information on this mosquito, visit 
 >  > vector.santaclaracounty.gov/DangerousMosquitoes (
 >  > https://vector.santaclaracounty.gov/invasive-mosquitoes/aedes-aegypti) .
 >  > 
 >  > Detection Area
 >  > Cities affected: Cities affected: Milpitas (near Los Coches and S. Hillview 
 >  > drives)
 >  > Detection map – General detection area
 >  > 
 >  > View the general detection area (https://arcg.is/00er5z1) and click the 
 >  > magnifying glass to enter your address to confirm if your home is within the 
 >  > general detection area. *Note: this map is the general area of where the 
 >  > dangerous and invasive, day-biting Aedes aegypti was found.
 >  > Invasive mosquito, Aedes aegypti, map of detection area in Milpitas near the 
 >  > intersection of Los Coches and S. Hillview drives
 >  > 
 >  > How You Can Help
 >  > You play an important role in controlling the spread of this mosquito.
 >  > * Report day-biting mosquitoes immediately by calling (408) 918-4770, 
 >  > emailing http://www.cep.sccgov.org/~mosquitovector (http://www.cep.sccgov.org/~vectorinfo) , 
 >  > or submitting a report online at 
 >  > vector.santaclaracounty.gov/ReportMosquitoes (
 >  > https://vector.santaclaracounty.gov/i-want/report-mosquito-activity-and-day-t
 >  > ime-mosquito-bites) . You can send photographs of dead or live mosquitoes 
 >  > with black and white stripes to the same email address.
 >  > + Include the address or nearest cross streets where the mosquito was found 
 >  > or where you were bitten during the day.
 >  > * Dump out any containers that are filled with water and clean them by 
 >  > scrubbing them with hot, soapy water or a diluted bleach solution. Visit our 
 >  > page for instructions on how to remove Aedes mosquito eggs at 
 >  > vector.santaclaracounty.gov/EggRemoval (
 >  > https://vector.santaclaracounty.gov/invasive-mosquitoes/removing-aedes-mosqui
 >  > to-eggs) .
 >  > * Spread the word! Telling your friends, family, and neighbors about this 
 >  > dangerous and invasive mosquito helps everyone stay alert, report sightings 
 >  > faster, and can reduce the mosquito population.
 >  > 
 >  > Stay Informed
 >  > * Sign Up for AlertSCC (
 >  > https://oem.santaclaracounty.gov/prepare-4-steps/register-alerts)
 >  > + Receive neighborhood specific notifications about mosquito detections and 
 >  > treatments.
 >  > 
 >  > For more information, please visit vector.santaclaracounty.gov (
 >  > https://vector.santaclaracounty.gov/home) or call (408) 918-4770.
 >  > 
 >  > Regards,
 >  > Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District