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A species Aedes aegypti better known as the yellow fever mosquito was detected in Ripon, according to the San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District.
This was also reported on the City of Ripon website on Monday.
Thanks to the District’s mosquito surveillance system, eggs of this invasive species were discovered, using a unique trap placed to attract the female mosquitos, and were later confirmed to be that species in the lab.
“With this find, reporting daytime biting mosquitoes to the SJC Mosquito and Vector Control District is critical to suppressing this species which can become quite a nuisance and a potential carrier of mosquito-borne disease,” Aaron Devencenzi, said in a press release..
He’s the public information for the district, which increased surveillance efforts by placing extra traps used to collect adult mosquitoes and mosquito eggs.
Devencenzi added that his staff plans to conduct door-to-door inspections in Ripon in the area of recent detection – most notably, north of California Street, south of Reynolds Avenue, east of the Stanislaus River, and west of Highway 99.
The public’s help will be crucial in controlling the spread of this mosquito population, the district noted
Any daytime biting from mosquitos should be reported to the SJC Mosquito and Vector Control District.
The species is described as small, about one-fourth inch in size, black and white markings, and bites aggressively during the day.
The female will lay her eggs just above the water line in small containers and vessels that hold water. This includes dishes under potted plants, birdbaths, ornamental fountains, tin cans, or discarded tires.
Any standing water, even the smallest amount, should be disposed or dumped.
Residents can do their part by cleaning and scrubbing bird baths along with pet watering dishes on a weekly basis, not to mention dumping water from overflow dishes under potted plants and removing any unnecessary containers and trash around properties.
In addition, they can further safeguard from mosquitos by applying repellents containing EPA registered ingredients (DEET, picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, etc.), check all window and door screens, and wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks and shoes in areas where mosquitos are active.
More information is available by calling 209.982.4675, 1.800.300.4675 or logging on to www.sjmosquito.org.
