The Mosquito & Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County (MVMD) has detected non-native Aedes notoscriptus mosquitoes in the Santa Barbara’s West Side neighborhood. The first detection was on March 13.
MVMD said it is working to evaluate the extent of the infestation and will aggressively target problem areas to prevent its spread.
Aedes notoscriptus is a small (about ¼ inch) black and white mosquito that bites aggressively during the day. It is native to Australia and is commonly known as the “Australian backyard mosquito.”…