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Today, we honor and remember those who’ve touched our lives. 💐 May their memories continue to inspire us and remind us to protect the health of the living, too. Que siempre valoremos sus recuerdos y los mantengamos vivos en nuestros corazones. 🕯️

🎃🦟 Happy Halloween! While you're watching out for ghosts, don't forget the real monsters breeding in standing water. Dump out containers, buckets, and flowerpots to keep mosquitoes away. Stay spooky AND bite-free tonight! 👻

Our Mosquito League brings vector science to 5th grade classrooms across LA County! Through hands-on activities, students learn how mosquito control protects public health. Education today = healthier communities tomorrow. 🦟🔬 #STEMEducation #PublicHealth

In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, our District offices will be closed Monday, October 13th. We honor the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous communities throughout LA County and beyond. Regular operations resume October 14th. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

That pumpkin bucket on your porch? Cute. That rainwater pooling in it? Not so much. Tip it, toss it, or store it dry to keep mosquitoes from moving in.

Did you know that the proboscis of female mosquitoes contains multiple parts, but only the stylets penetrate skin and locate blood vessels?

Dress smart to avoid bites. Wearing long sleeves and pants creates a barrier between you and mosquitoes. Light-colored clothing is especially effective since it makes you less attractive to them.

Did you know that some mosquito species are active nearly year-round in Southern California, with only brief hibernation during the coldest months?

Wear repellent with proven ingredients. For reliable protection, use repellents registered with the EPA that contain DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535. These ingredients provide the strongest defense against bites.

Did you know that female mosquitoes may weigh up to three times heavier in winter after converting blood proteins into fat reserves for hibernation?

Check tires, toys, and equipment left outside. Old tires, plastic toys, and even wheelbarrows can collect rainwater. Inspect them weekly and drain any water to reduce mosquito breeding spots around your property.

Did you know that adult mosquitoes can detect suitable egg-laying sites with receptors on the tips of their abdomens?

Tightly cover trash cans and recycle bins. Rainwater and condensation can collect inside uncovered bins. By keeping lids closed, you remove another source of standing water where mosquitoes can thrive.

Did you know that mosquito larvae use oral brushes to create water currents that sweep food particles into their mouths?

Maintain swimming pools and spas. Even when not in use, neglected water can quickly become a mosquito habitat. Make sure your pools are properly treated, and empty or cover spas when idle.

Did you know adult male mosquitoes often emerge earlier than females so their reproductive organs can harden and rotate before mating?

Keep gutters clear of leaves and debris. Clogged gutters trap standing water, which is a perfect breeding site. Regular cleaning prevents both water damage to your home and mosquito problems.

Did you know that the thorax of mosquitoes includes specialized organs called halteres, which are modified wings that help with flight balance?

Cover or store buckets and containers. Any open container can hold water after rain or sprinklers. Store them upside down or cover them tightly when not in use so mosquitoes cannot turn them into nurseries.