Current Status of Aedes Mosquitoes
Invasive Aedes mosquitoes are present in our communities. There is NO confirmation of Aedes mosquitoes transmitting Zika, dengue fever, yellow fever or chikungunya to people at this time. Stay vigilant, Los Angeles County.What are the Invasive Aedes Mosquitoes in Los Angeles County?
The three invasive species are the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) and Australian backyard mosquito (Aedes notoscriptus) do not belong in our natural Southern California environment.
These species are a public health concern throughout the US, including California since they can transmit Zika virus, dengue fever, yellow fever and chikungunya. See where else they are in the state (PDF).
These mosquitoes adapt very well to urban environments (cities). Once introduced, they can thrive in our neighborhoods. While the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District is working hard to fight these invasive insects, we can’t do it alone. We need your help.
yellow fever mosquito
Aedes aegypti (uh-gyp-tie) Confirmed in GLACVCD
- Artesia
- Avocado Heights (unincorporated L.A. County)
- Bell
- Bell Gardens
- Bellflower
- Boyle Heights (City of L.A.)
- Carson
- Central Alameda (City of L.A.)
- Cerritos
- City Terrace (unincorporated L.A. County)
- Commerce
- Cudahy
- Diamond Bar
- Downey
- East Hollywood (City of L.A.)
- East Los Angeles (unincorporated L.A. County)
- El Sereno (City of L.A.)
- Elysian Valley (City of L.A.)
- Florence/Graham (unincorporated L.A. County)
- Hacienda Heights (unincorporated L.A. County)
- Hawaiian Gardens
- Highland Park (City of L.A.)
- Historic South Central (City of L.A. – 90007)
- Huntington Park
- La Crescenta-Montrose (unincorporated L.A. County)
- Lake View Terrace (City of L.A.)
- Lakewood
- La Mirada
- Maywood
- Montebello
- Norwalk
- Pacoima (City of L.A.)
- Paramount
- Pico Rivera
- Rowland Heights
- San Fernando
- Santa Fe Springs
- South Gate
- South Whittier (unincorporated L.A. County)
- Valley Village (City of L.A.)
- Willowbrook (unincorporated L.A. County)
Asian tiger mosquito
Aedes albopictus (al-bow-pick-tus) Confirmed in GLACVCD
- Atwater Village (City of L.A.)
- Bassett (unincorporated L.A. County)
- Avocado Heights (unincorporated L.A. County)
- Echo Park (City of L.A.)
- Glassell Park (City of L.A.)
- Historic South Central (City of L.A. – 90007)
- La Cañada Flintridge
- La Mirada
- Pellisier Village(unincorporated L.A. County)
- Pico Rivera
- San Marino
- Silver Lake (City of L.A.)
- South El Monte
- South Whittier (unincorporated L.A. County)
- Whittier
Australian backyard mosquito (credit: OCMVCD)
Aedes notoscriptus Confirmed in GLACVCD
- Echo Park
- Elysian Valley
- Highland Park
- La Habra Heights
- Montebello
- Silver Lake
How Are They Threats to Our Life in the Cities?
However, if a person with the virus spends time in an area where these mosquitoes are found, there is an increased chance of an outbreak occurring in Los Angeles County. Currently, many people visiting known Zika outbreak locations in the U.S. are capable of returning to L.A. County infected — and may not even know it. The
Australian backyard mosquito is a concern for the veterinary community since it can transmit canine heartworm.
These mosquitoes can lay their eggs in stagnant water sources as small as a bottle cap! There have been reports in Los Angeles County of these mosquitoes biting people inside offices and homes.
Where can I learn more about these diseases?
- Zika virus (L.A. County Department of Public Health)
- Yellow fever (CDC)
- Dengue fever (CDC)
- Chikungunya (L.A. County Department of Public Health)
How to Find & Eliminate Them in the Yard and Inside Your Home or Office
These mosquitoes can live and complete their life cycle either indoors or outdoors. And they can complete their life cycle in about a week!
Want to get rid of mosquitoes? Click HERE for helpful tips.