""We have not seen them go away altogether like they have in previous years," said Susanne Kluh, general manager for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District."
""Unfortunately, that's going to be a rather expensive endeavor," said Steve Vetrone, an assistant general manager for the district. "I can tell you right now that's not something that we can do with our current operating budget.""
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, typically absent in winter, have continued to be a problem in Los Angeles County, leading to increased complaints. The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District plans to release sterilized male mosquitoes to reduce the female population, which has seen an 80% decline in treated areas over the past two years. However, business owners are hesitant to fund an expansion of this program, creating uncertainty about its future. The invasive mosquitoes have spread throughout the district since their arrival in 2014.
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