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Adult Mosquito Control Scheduled in Newark Area to Suppress West Nile Virus Activity

HAYWARD, Calif. June 17, 2026 – Due to increased West Nile virus activity in the Newark area, the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District (ACMAD) will apply an adult mosquito control treatment to the affected areas between Newark Blvd, Cedar Blvd and Mayhews Landings Rd starting at 11:00pm on Wednesday, June 17th.

Alameda County reports first West Nile virus in mosquitoes this year; learn more at www.mosquitoes.org.

First WNV positive mosquito of 2026 in Alameda County

First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquito Sample Detected in Alameda County in 2026

Alameda County detected its first West Nile virus in 2026; one bird tested positive in Newark. Learn more at www.mosquitoes.org.

First West Nile positive dead bird found in 2026

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First Detection of the Invasive Aedes aegypti Mosquito in Dublin

HAYWARD, Calif. October 20, 2025 — The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District has confirmed the discovery of one adult Aedes aegypti mosquito in Dublin in 2025. This marks the first detection of the invasive species in the city. The District is working with city officials and agencies to inform residents and inspect properties.

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Multiple Detections of Invasive Mosquitoes in Alameda County Demand Immediate Action from Residents

October 6th, 2025

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ACMAD encourages Alameda County residents to avoid invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes by preventing them at home

October 3, 2025

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New detection of multiple Aedes aegypti mosquitoes prompt larval treatment on September 26th in Jensen and Windmill Springs neighborhoods.

September 25, 2025.

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Larval treatment for Aedes aegypti scheduled for Sept 5th in Altamont Creek neighborhood of Livermore

HAYWARD, Calif.- On August 27, an invasive mosquito, Aedes aegypti, was detected in the Altamont Creek neighborhood of northeastern Livermore. After inspecting properties in the area, District staff will apply a mosquito-specific larval treatment on September 5th to prevent additional adults from emerging.

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Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Confirms First Detection of Invasive Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes in Livermore

HAYWARD, CA August 11, 2025 — The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District has confirmed the discovery of two adult Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Livermore on August 8th. This marks the first detection of the invasive species in the city. The District is working with city officials and volunteer groups to inform residents and inspect properties.

The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Steps Up Efforts After Aedes aegypti Larva Detected

HAYWARD, CA August 4, 2025– The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District discovered an Aedes aegypti mosquito larva in a trap placed in the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. This mosquito is not native to California and can spread diseases such as dengue, Zika, and yellow fever. The District is inspecting and treating all known mosquito breeding sites in the area and conducting intensive…

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First West Nile virus positive bird in 2025 found in Alameda County

HAYWARD,CA March 20, 2025

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Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Receives Two Awards for Financial Transparency

HAYWARD,CA January 29, 2025 - For the third year in a row, the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District was awarded the Special District Leadership Foundation’s District Transparency Certificate of Excellence and the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Both awards require years of…

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