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LA Residents Battle Monthslong Mosquito Invasion
22 Jan
Summary
- Residents are experiencing mosquito bites daily, impacting children and immunocompromised individuals.
- Stagnant water at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant is identified as a breeding ground.
- Local authorities are coordinating with county vector control to address the infestation.
Residents of El Segundo, Los Angeles, are enduring a persistent mosquito infestation, with some calling for greater competence from local authorities.
For months, the neighborhood has been overrun, leading to constant mosquito bites that affect children and cause significant discomfort for individuals with compromised immune systems. "My kids are covered in bites," shared resident Samantha Hedding.
The Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant in El Segundo has been identified as a primary mosquito breeding ground. Stagnant water, exacerbated by recent rains and increased temperatures, has created ideal conditions for the insects' proliferation.
