Invasive ankle-biter mosquitos plaguing Southern Californians - CBS Los Angeles
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Aedes mosquitos, also known as "ankle-biters," are believed to have shown up in California more than 10 years ago via cargo ship, continuing to extend throughout the Southland, leaving a trail of itchy bites in their wake.
Aedes mosquitos, also known as ankle-biters, are believed to have shown up in California more than 10 years ago via cargo ship, continuing to extend throughout the Southland, leaving a trail of itchy bites in their wake.
Aedes mosquitos, also known as ankle-biters, are believed to have shown up in California more than 10 years ago via cargo ship, continuing to extend throughout the Southland, leaving a trail of itchy bites in their wake.
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Invasive ankle-biter mosquitos plaguing Southern Californians - CBS Los Angeles
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