# West Nile Mosquito Surge in OC | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-07-03T15:57:27+00:00
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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus are on the rise in Westminster and Costa Mesa, with officials warning residents to brace for a holiday weekend surge—activity is off the charts compared to the last five years. Infected mosquitoes have been confirmed in ten cities, including Newport Beach and Santa Ana, though no human cases have been reported this year. Two types of mosquitoes are to blame: the southern house mosquito (active at dawn/dusk) and the “ankle biter” (daytime pests that breed in tiny water sources). For maximum protection, use 30% DEET spray against ankle biters and any repellent for southern house mosquitoes. Stay safe by using fans, checking screens, and dumping standing water weekly—no spraying yet, but watch this space. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5065fdc78169976a

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