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Zika-spreading, invasive mosquito detected in Santa Clara County

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(KRON) – A “dangerous, invasive mosquito” — known for spreading diseases like Zika, dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever — has been discovered in Santa Clara County, according to officials. The day-living Aedes aegypti is not native to California, it comes from tropical and subtropical regions. The mosquito is also characterized by the presence of black … Read more

Marin property owners asked to be on lookout for invasive beetle

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(BCN) – Marin County Agricultural officials alert real estate owners and quarrels to be looking for a small gas beetle attacking oak trees, after the insect was discovered last month in Novato. Marin’s agricultural officials said that XyleBorus Monographus is about one inch and ends in tunnels in a stressful oak, most of them are … Read more