‘A living hell’: how Los Angeles got taken over by mosquitoes
Los Angeles is experiencing a record-breaking mosquito season driven by unusual heat and humidity. Residents are struggling to manage the infestation, which has led to a spike in West Nile virus cases and concerns about other mosquito-borne diseases.
Why it matters
The surge in mosquito populations highlights the public health risks associated with shifting climate patterns in urban environments.
Los Angeles is ranked the worst city in the US for mosquitoes. Photograph: REUTERS Los Angeles is ranked the worst city in the US for mosquitoes. Photograph: REUTERS Los Angeles ‘A living hell’: how Los Angeles got taken over by mosquitoes Heat and humidity have led to one of the worst mosquito years in recent history, with West Nile virus at a decade high
Prefer the Guardian on Google Los Angeles might be best known for blue skies, beaches and film premiers — but for the last several years it’s held another, unenviable distinction: the most mosquito-infested city in America .
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