Staying Bite Free As Mosquito Season Begins

Kern County is seeing some springtime warmth in the forecast and that means mosquitos are already buzzing.

As the community heads outdoors to enjoy the weather it is important to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

Bites from insects like mosquitos can cause illnesses like West Nile Virus, which can cause flu-like symptoms according to the CDC.

Continue reading to learn more about avoiding mosquito bites, written by the BakersfieldNow Staff.

BakersfieldNow: Staying Bite Free As Mosquito Season Begins

Staying Bite Free As Mosquito Season Begins

Kern County is seeing some springtime warmth in the forecast and that means mosquitos are already buzzing.

As the community heads outdoors to enjoy the weather it is important to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

Bites from insects like mosquitos can cause illnesses like West Nile Virus, which can cause flu-like symptoms according to the CDC.

Continue reading to learn more about avoiding mosquito bites, written by the BakersfieldNow Staff.

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BakersfieldNow: Staying Bite Free As Mosquito Season Begins

Staying Bite Free As Mosquito Season Begins

Kern County is seeing some springtime warmth in the forecast and that means mosquitos are already buzzing.

As the community heads outdoors to enjoy the weather it is important to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

Bites from insects like mosquitos can cause illnesses like West Nile Virus, which can cause flu-like symptoms according to the CDC.

Continue reading to learn more about avoiding mosquito bites, written by the BakersfieldNow Staff.

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BakersfieldNow Staff
BakersfieldNow.com is the associated website for KBAK-TV, a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Bakersfield, California, United States.
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