Beware of common #mosquito breeding grounds around your home! Items like plant saucers, buckets, and tarps can easily collect water and become ideal spots for mosquitoes to lay eggs. Regularly check and empty these containers to keep your yard mosquito-free. 🦟

Inspecting every nook and cranny for #mosquito breeding spots! Our dedicated Operations staff are on the ground, meticulously inspecting drains to prevent potential breeding grounds.

Wishing everyone a happy and bite-free Labor Day! 🦟🎉 Our District offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday. We’ll be back on Tuesday, ready to continue the fight against mosquitoes.

Unlike female #mosquitoes, male mosquitoes do not bite or feed on blood. Instead, they feed exclusively on nectar, plant juices, and other sugary substances for energy.

Mosquito control isn’t one-size-fits-all! 🦟 Mosquito control districts use a combination of physical, biological, and chemical methods to tackle #mosquitoes at every stage of their life cycle, ensuring effective and environmentally responsible solutions.

From Culex to Aedes, mosquito sizes vary, but their bite is equally annoying! 🦟 Culex mosquitoes are around 1/4 inch, while Aedes mosquitoes are a tad smaller at 1/8 inch. They might be tiny, but they sure know how to make their presence felt!

This #ReadABookDay, dive into the world of mosquitoes! OCMVCD's "Grandmother Mosquito” brings a charming story to life, while “The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator” unveils the surprising role mosquitoes have played in history.

An X-ray machine is used to sterilize non-biting male mosquitoes before they are released into targeted areas to disrupt the reproductive cycle of wild mosquito populations. Learn more about Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) at GLAmosquito.org.

🏡🦟 Mosquitoes love standing water—so let’s not give them a chance! Be sure to tip out any water in containers around your home to prevent these pests from multiplying. It’s a simple step that makes a big difference!

🚜🔧 Our Fleet and Maintenance team plays a vital role in our mosquito control operations. By keeping our equipment and vehicles in excellent condition, they help our staff perform their tasks efficiently and effectively. Kudos to the team that keeps us moving forward!

🦟🌡️ Curious why mosquitoes are drawn to you? Here’s why: CO2: They track the carbon dioxide we exhale. Body Heat: Warmth helps them find us. Body Odors: Sweat and skin chemicals make us more appealing. Use insect repellent to keep bites away!

#InAction Targeting mosquitoes in their aquatic stages! Our Operations team are rolling through the Pacoima Wash, applying precision treatments to keep #mosquito larvae at bay. Specialized vehicles ensure effective treatments that prevent larvae from becoming adult pests.

Check this out! 🦟 We found #mosquito larvae in a tiny water spot on a recycling container lid. Even small amounts of standing water can be a breeding ground. Inspect your property weekly and remember to tip out any standing water! 💧

We’re not just about mosquito control! We also manage black flies along the Los Angeles River. These pesky, biting flies, often called “buffalo gnats” due to their humped backs, can be quite a nuisance.

Are #mosquitoes ruining your outdoor fun? Equip yourself with repellents containing DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. These effective ingredients mask your scent or mess with mosquitoes’ ability to find you.

This week, our Communications team delivered engaging #mosquito control presentations to neighborhood watch groups in Gardena and senior citizens in Huntington Park. Empowering local communities with the knowledge they need to stay safe is a key part of our mission.

Did you know only female #mosquitoes bite? It’s not just because they’re pesky— they need the protein in your blood to develop and lay hundreds of eggs.

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! Join us in celebrating the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic community.

Even children’s toys aren't safe from #mosquito mischief! We found Aedes mosquito eggs on a floating dog toy in a bucket. Just goes to show, mosquitoes can turn anything into their breeding ground.

In our latest pilot program update, we’ve released over 423,000 sterile non-biting male mosquitoes in our pilot area! These little sterile male #mosquitoes are on a mission to help us control mosquito populations and combat mosquito-borne diseases.