With the hot, rainy afternoons upon us, residents should take comfort in the fact that Orange County Mosquito Control is working to keep mosquito populations manageable and curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as encephalitis, dengue, West Nile, Zika and chikungunya do not spread.“We ac

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse this site you agree to our use of cookies. More info. One by one, mosquitoes are captured by a handheld vacuum and released into a clear plastic box. After takin

BMC Public Health volume  22, Article number: 1010 (2022 ) Cite this article Distribution of long-lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs) is the most widely used intervention for the prevention of

Malaria Journal volume  21, Article number: 101 (2022 ) Cite this article Between 2000 and 2019, more than 1.8 billion long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) were distributed in Africa. While the i

Malaria Journal volume  21, Article number: 53 (2022 ) Cite this article Malaria is endemic to sub-Saharan African countries. Mass and routine distribution, promotion, and use of ITNs are critical

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A gravedigger prepares to bury the coffin of a baby who died of COVID-19, at a cemetery in Bandung, Indonesia. Rates of childhood mortality are notably high in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, but it is a worldwide concern.

Some hotels are offering new baby amenities tailor-made, ultimately, for parents to relax.Driving the news: From butlers and body massages, to custom and room-service baby food, luxury hotels are extending their white-glove ways to the tiniest of patrons, WSJ reports.Details: Baby concierge services

Gone are the days of heavy prams with oversized wheels and little to no safety or convenience. Today, you can bling out baby’s ride with a cupholder, snack tray, mosquito netting or even a foot muff. With a travel system, easily transfer your little ones from car to stroller without ever taking th

Vector Control begins with surveillance. We conduct dipping surveys to locate mosquito larva and samples are taken to identify species. Adult mosquito surveillance is carried out using three trap types:If you see any of our traps placed throughout the city, please feel free to observe them in action