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Invasive 'yellow fever mosquito' found in Davis County for the first time
What happened
An invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito was found in Clearfield's Bicentennial Park during routine surveillance on October 8. The species, known for carrying diseases like Zika and dengue, is new to Davis County but not new to Utah. Health officials are advising residents to take precautions, including eliminating standing water and using repellent.
Timeline
- KSL Invasive 'yellow fever mosquito' found in Davis County for the first time
- KUTV 2News Invasive mosquito found in Clearfield's Bicentennial Park
- KJZZ Invasive mosquito found in Clearfield's Bicentennial Park
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Invasive mosquito found in Clearfield's Bicentennial Park
— Aedes aegypti, an invasive mosquito species capable of carrying diseases like dengue and Zika, was found in Clearfield's Bicentennial Park. The Mosquito Abatement District confirmed the discovery during routine…