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El Segundo Faces Severe Mosquito Infestation Crisis

1/20/2026

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El Segundo, California, is contending with a severe mosquito infestation that has persisted for two months.
Residents report being covered in bites and welts, disrupting daily routines and sleep.
Efforts to eliminate the pests, including swatting and spraying, have not stopped the situation from worsening.
The city is collaborating with Los Angeles and Vector Control to address the issue.
Mayor Chris Pimentel says progress is being made in certain areas.

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Story summary

El Segundo, California, is contending with a severe mosquito infestation that has persisted for two months.
Residents report being covered in bites and welts, disrupting daily routines and sleep.
Efforts to eliminate the pests, including swatting and spraying, have not stopped the situation from worsening.
The city is collaborating with Los Angeles and Vector Control to address the issue.
Mayor Chris Pimentel says progress is being made in certain areas.