Mosquitos, rodents and public health forum at Hi-Desert Nature Museum this Saturday (2/7)

As temperatures rise here in the Morongo Basin, mosquitoes are finding it easier than ever to breed in our community. Knowledge is your best weapon in the fight against these annoying bloodsuckers, and the Hi-Desert Nature Museum is hosting a free public presentation that aims to raise awareness of the risks mosquitoes and other vectors pose and proactive steps one can take to reduce pest populations and protect our community.

The event will feature representatives from the San Bernardino County Mosquito and Vector Control Program who aim to equip residents with the knowledge to reduce vector populations and safeguard the community from discomfort and disease. This presentation will highlight the conditions that allow mosquitoes to thrive in arid desert environments, the diseases they can spread, practical prevention tips for homes and neighborhoods and updates on current monitoring efforts in the Morongo Basin and neighboring regions. 

The event is Saturday (2/7) at 11:00 a.m. at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum in the Yucca Valley Community Center Complex.