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Contact: Rachel Curtis-Robles, PhD Communications Director 650-344-8592
Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito found in Redwood City Burlingame, CA (July 27, 2026) - The San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District has recently detected invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
in the Friendly Acres neighborhood of Redwood City. The District is
checking properties in the area to determine how widespread the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are in the area. Aedes aegypti are
small (about ¼ inch) black and white mosquitoes that bite aggressively
during the day. They are an invasive species not native to California,
but they have become established throughout the United States,
including in many California counties. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
can potentially spread several diseases, including dengue, chikungunya,
Zika, and yellow fever. At this time, the risk of Aedes aegypti spreading disease in San Mateo County is very low. “We
need the public’s help to stop this mosquito. Our staff are working
hard to prevent the mosquito from spreading. Our goal is to
control and eliminate invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes from San Mateo County,” said District Manager Brian Weber. District
staff will be doing door-to-door property visits in the Friendly Acres
neighborhood and nearby areas to find standing water where mosquitoes
can grow. District staff will set extra mosquito traps to find invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Resident involvement is critical to help protect the neighborhood from the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
The mosquitoes lay their eggs in small containers such as saucers under
potted plants, bird baths, fountains, toys, old tires, yard drains, and
small puddles in many outdoor containers. “Dumping
standing water is one of the most effective ways to prevent mosquitoes
from breeding around your home,” said Rachel Curtis-Robles,
communications director for the District. “Even small amounts of water
– as small as a bottle cap full of water – can produce mosquitoes. It’s
important to check around your home and dump water at least once a week
to prevent mosquitoes.” Residents can protect themselves from mosquito bites by doing the following:
County residents may recall that the Aedes aegypti mosquito
was found in Menlo Park from 2013-2015 but was successfully eradicated.
The eradication was successful because residents collaborated with the
District’s efforts. “The previous success was only possible because the
public did their part in dumping standing water, reporting biting
mosquitoes, and letting us check their properties for standing water.
Again, we need the help and cooperation of residents of the area to
find and eliminate this mosquito,” said Operations Director Casey
Stevenson. For more information about invasive Aedes aegypti and District services, call 650-344-8592 or visit www.smcmvcd.org.
The San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District’s programs
and services are funded through property taxes and benefit assessments
and are provided to all residents in San Mateo County at no additional
charge. ### About
the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District: We are an
independent special government district focused on protecting the
public health of the residents of San Mateo County through a
science-based program of integrated vector management that is
responsive to the community. The District delivers specific services to
residents and businesses under the guidance of a Board of Trustees
comprising representatives from each of the 20 cities in San Mateo
County and the County Board of Supervisors. |
