ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (KNX) – A county lab discovered that mosquitoes carrying dog heartworm were found in at least three Orange County cities.
Mosquitoes in Seal Beach, Fullerton and Huntington Beach tested positive for dog heartworm, according to a press release from the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.
“The detection of positive dog heartworm mosquitoes indicates that heartworm disease is active in Orange County,” said Amber Semrow, Director of Scientific and Technical Services. “Residents need to be proactive in protecting their pets from mosquito bites and prevent mosquito breeding sources.”
The Aedes mosquito, also known as ankle biters, is being named as the species spreading the parasites that cause dog heartworm.
An alert was sent out Wednesday about the mosquitoes. Heather Hyland, spokeswoman for the county’s Mosquito and Vector Control District, warned homeowners to eliminate any standing water, which is considered a hot spot for the Aedes.
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