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April 21, 2016: Santa Cruz County Officials Seeking Help Tracking Invasive Mosquitoes

(06:24) SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – The Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control District is seeking the public’s help in tracking invasive mosquito species. District officials are on the lookout for the yellow fever mosquito and the Asian tiger mosquito, which are responsible for transmitting dengue, chikungunya, and the Zika virus. Residents are being asked to report day-biting mosquitoes, neglected swimming pools, and dead birds. The community is also being encouraged to maintain dry backyards by dumping and draining standing water sources. (S.G.)

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