Rise In Mosquitoes Reported In RSM, OC Vector Control Says

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District is reporting an increase of mosquito activity in the City of Rancho Santa Margarita.

In response, OCMVCD will be conducting an Ultra-Low Volume adulticide treatment to address the growth of the mosquito population in the area.

The treatment will be applied Aug. 15 through Aug. 17. from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m., according to the OCMVCD.

"Adult mosquito control will occur when there is an increase in the number of mosquitoes in a particular area of detection of virus activity in the mosquitoes," an OCMVCD statement read. "The District conducts adult mosquito control by using ultra-low volume adulticiding equipment."

According to the district, the pesticides — alternatively referred to as "adulticides" — are registered by the US Environmental Protection agency and pose no risk to humans.

For more information, visit OCMVCD's website.