The deluge of rain the region has experienced over the winter and spring is serving as a boom to the mosquito population and has health officials concerned about a potential rise in West Nile Virus this summer. “This year is going to be a challenging year for mosquito control in Stanislaus County,” said David Heft, general manager of the Turlock Mosquito Abatement District. “Not only do we have thousands of acres flooded along river corridors in the county but irrigation customers will be receiving a full allotment of water this year.
Mosquito population worrisome for the region this year
