The unusual warm and wet conditions are being blamed for a sharp increase in mosquito activity across California as far north as Sacramento and especially in Southern California.
OC Vector Spokesperson Brian Bannon warned in March that residents can expect a surge in mosquito activity in areas that have recently experienced heavy rains followed by sudden heat.
“Unfortunately, what it could be setting us up for is a really bad summer,” Bannon said. “Typically, this is what we see when they have had a chance to get a head start and breed and increase their numbers during the off season.”
Residents can request Vector Control staff to come and do a free house canvassing to see what can be done to minimize mosquitoes on the property.
Such services are offered in Orange, Riverside, San Diego and Los Angeles counties. Bannon urged all residents to take advantage of these resources before peak mosquito season hits in the summer.