Why it matters: As overnight temperatures rise, Culex mosquitoes will begin to hatch. They can carry the West Nile virus. About 1 in 5 people have symptoms and it can be deadly. Last year, 19 California residents died.
What can I do? The solution is easy, simple and cheap. Wear insect repellent and cover up with pants and long sleeves.
October 27, 2024
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जैकी फोर्टियर
I cover health in Southern California.
I started in this newsroom in March 2020. I’ve won two Region Murrow Awards for my coverage of the pandemic, but my favorite part of my job is talking to smart and interesting folks about their health experiences.
I previously worked in public radio in Oklahoma and Colorado, but I’ve fallen in love with the mountains and beaches of California. If you listen closely when I’m live on the radio on LAist 89.3, you may hear my cat make an appearance — despite my best efforts to keep her quiet.
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मीडिया मेंशन
कपड़ों और गियर (लेकिन त्वचा नहीं) के लिए, सॉयर प्रोडक्ट्स का पर्मेथ्रिन रिपेलेंट टिक्स और मच्छरों को दूर करने के समान सूत्रों के समान प्रभावी है, और इसके ट्रिगर स्प्रे को नियंत्रित करना आसान है।
मीडिया मेंशन
शीर्ष बग विकर्षक - सॉयर उत्पाद 20% पिकारिडिन कीट विकर्षक
मीडिया मेंशन
There's nothing worse than running out of water mid-hike, but with the Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System, you can make any fresh water ready to drink in minutes. It filters out everything from sediment to bacteria from the water, and can be a real lifesaver in a pinch.
दस्ते से
हमारे समुदाय के साथ कैम्प फायर वार्तालाप, स्क्वाड सदस्यों और राजदूतों से लेकर ब्रांड पार्टनर्स और सॉयर टीम तक।
