International issues often challenge cities in the Western Hemisphere when it comes to environmental health.

The basis of our research began in the Panama Canal where general funds were allocated to protect those who work on the canal and where often bitten…

A female resident of Tustin, in her 50s, is the first human case of West Nile virus reported in Orange County this year, the Orange County Health Care…

Disney prides itself on creating magical experiences, but one of the more magical feats that they have pulled has to be providing a virtually mosquito…

Los Angeles County continues to grapple with the threat posed by persistent nearly year-round mosquito seasons. This new reality, coupled with the…

We join the County in mourning the passing of Barbara Yaroslavsky, wife of Ex-Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, who represented the 3rd Supervisorial…

It always amazes me the way nature takes care of things in her own time, and her own way. If people only stopped taking control and started listening…

Encouraging residents to check for areas around their yard that can accumulate any amount of standing water. #CCMAD #Compton #ComptonCreek #Mosquitoes

The City of Compton and Compton Unified School District have partnered up to host the 2nd Annual Compton 5K Run/Walk. This annual event was held this…

June 24th marks the official start of the National Mosquito Awareness Week – an annual awareness event aimed at educating the public on the dangers…

The Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District was honored to join some of the biggest names in technology at the Compton Unified STEAMfest ’19, held…

General Manager Mitchel R. Weinbaum, Compton City Manager Cecil Rhambo, California’s 44th Congressional representative Nanette Diaz Barragán alongside…

Beats & Bites: Mosquito Awareness Event & Music Festival Draws Huge Crowd
The Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District (Compton Creek MAD) officially…

Since 2015, California has seen many travel-related Zika virus cases, and as the population of mosquitos that spread the virus continue to expand…

An appetite-suppressing drug makes them act as if they’ve already feasted on blood. The experiment really shouldn’t have worked. Several years ago…

The current measles outbreak in Washington state has tallied the highest number of infections since 1996, an official said Wednesday. The 37 cases…

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu…

Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes (yellow fever mosquitoes) or Aedes albopictus…

A Brazilian study found Zika virus in many wild marmoset monkeys, which could become part of a threatening transmission cycle for humans.

SHADOW HILLS (CBSLA) – A longtime Los Angeles County Public Defender and father of two died over the weekend after contracting what was suspected to…

Have you experienced an unusual number of mosquito bites this summer?
Have they landed mostly below the knee and especially around your ankles?

With nearly 400 students and families enjoying fun, interactive exhibits, learning about mosquitoes, and feasting on delicious food, we couldn’t be…