 In light of the recent flooding that has impacted most of the state, this stagnant water has created a dangerous breeding ground for mosquitoes. CalvoES wants to remind you to stay safe near flooded areas that could contain mosquitoes. It definitely looks like it's going to be a very busy mosquito season just because there's lots of areas that do have stagnant water. The storms that hit California earlier this year have left free-standing water. Mosquitoes use free-standing water to lay their eggs. Some of the ponds are covered or netted. Several vector-controlled districts across California have resources to fight the bite, which include delivery of free mosquito fish. Mosquito fish are great for somebody that perhaps has a pond, a fountain, a horse drop. They're used in agricultural areas. These fish require minimal care, and each mosquito fish can eat between two and three hundred mosquito larvae each day. They're also great for neglected swimming pools, so if you have a pool that for some reason you can't, you know, get it to be up and running and be blue, they're very efficient and another natural way to take care of mosquitoes. It is important to control mosquitoes because in California we have a variety of diseases that we monitor, specifically West Nile virus. To prevent contact with mosquitoes, try these three steps. One, dump out any free-standing water. Two, make sure your window screens don't have holes. And three, when going outside wear bug spray or protective clothing. To learn more about how to protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes, visit news.caloes.ca.gov.