The battle against mosquitoes and their potential to spread the West Nile Virus has begun in Stanislaus County and residents are being asked to do their part. The Turlock Mosquito Abatement District and the Eastside Mosquito Abatement District have begun mosquito surveillance and control activities in their respective territories and are asking residents to help by eliminating standing water on their property and informing their local mosquito abatement district if they are being bitten by mosquitoes during the daytime. Mosquitoes like to breed in stagnant water, preferring weedy areas that provide cover.