Public Safety · Imperial County
Health Officials Urge Action as Invasive Mosquito Spikes in Calexico, Brawley, Heber
Imperial County public health officials are warning residents to take preventive measures following a sharp surge in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Surveillance data shows high detection rates, with trap positivity reaching 87% in Calexico, 71% in Brawley, and 67% in Heber. Although no local virus transmissions have been reported, the species is known to transmit diseases such as dengue fever and Zika. Officials urge residents to eliminate standing water on their properties and contact Vector Control at (442) 265-1888 for assistance.