First invasive mosquitoes of 2025 found in South San Jose neighborhood

First invasive mosquitoes of 2025 found in South San Jose neighborhood

SAN JOSE – Santa Clara County public health officials are advising residents to “dump, drain and clean” any still water from their yards after detecting the first instance of an invasive mosquito species this year. The Aedes aegypti mosquito was detected in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of South San Jose, where two adult mosquitoes were trapped — meaning that the species survived the winter after they were found last year, county public health o…

De-bugging: Get rid of standing water to fight mosquitoes

When it comes to getting rid of mosquitoes, the classic advice is the best advice: Get rid of standing water. LSU AgCenter/Olivia McClure Using aeration devices in water features can help deter mosquito breeding. After some of our recent rains, you may have noticed areas of your lawn holding water.