Aedes aegypti, an invasive mosquito, has recently been found in the nearby counties of Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Sacramento, and Placer. This non-native mosquito can spread diseases such as chikungunya, dengue, and Zika. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is not currently known to be in Alameda County, but we encourage residents to eliminate items in their yard that could hold water. Aedes aegypti only…