Invasive mosquito detected for the first time in the Mesa area of Santa Barbara

It’s that time of year when our evenings are longer, our sleeves are shorter, and the mosquitoes are ready for a buffet.

A new pest is feasting on us. The invasive Australian Backyard mosquito, which has been found for the first time in the Mesa area of Santa Barbara.

“These mosquitoes are very adapted to living with humans and feeding on us,” said Brian Cabrera, General Manager of Mosquito and Vector Management (MVMD) for the district of Santa Barbara County…

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