Today's dive into the pest world comes from this article from Simple Pest Management which discusses mosquito-borne diseases in California. West Nile virus is highlighted as the most common, alongside St. Louis encephalitis and the rarer Western equine encephalitis. The article also mentions less prevalent diseases like Zika, dengue fever, and Chikungunya, primarily spread by Aedes mosquitoes. Finally, it offers preventative measures such as using repellents and eliminating standing water, and suggests contacting professionals for severe infestations.

https://www.simplepest.com/mosquitoes/what-diseases-do-mosquitoes-carry-in-california/