Californians worry about big things, like earthquakes, wildfires, and droughts. But one of the most persistent threats is hiding in plain sight, thriving in our own backyards. We are in a massive fight with mosquitoes.
The World’s Deadliest Animal
Ask someone what the most dangerous animal is, and they might say sharks, lions, or venomous snakes. But mosquitoes have killed far more humans than those predators combined. These tiny insects are effective carriers of diseases like chikungunya, dengue, and Zika. Here in Orange County, and across California, they’re spreading West Nile virus…