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萨城发现埃及伊蚊！将挨家挨户检查！被叮咬后及时致电！
（ABC10）Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitos detected in Sacramento region
萨克拉门托地区发现入侵的埃及伊蚊
Aedes aegypti are small dark mosquitos that aggressively bite during the day and can carry debilitating diseases
埃及伊蚊是一种黑色的小蚊子，白天会猛烈叮咬，可能携带使人衰弱的疾病
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Invasive mosquitos that can spread a variety of diseases are spreading into new areas in the Sacramento region, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District said Tuesday.
萨克拉门托，加州——萨克拉门托蚊虫和媒介控制区周二表示，能传播多种疾病的入侵蚊子正在萨克拉门托地区蔓延到新的地区。
Aedes aegypti were detected in south Sacramento, Orangevale, Elk Grove and Arden Arcade. The small dark mosquitos aggressively bite during the day and lay eggs above water in small containers such as flower pots, pet dishes, and other containers, according to the control district.
埃及伊蚊在south Sacramento, Orangevale, Elk Grove 和Arden Arcade发现。据介绍，这种黑色小蚊子白天会积极的叮咬人，并在花盆、宠物盘子和其他容器等小容器的水面上产卵。
"Invasive mosquitos are a public health threat because they transmit a variety of debilitating diseases such as Zika, Dengue and chikungunya," said Luz Maria Robles, spokesperson for the district.
该地区发言人Luz Maria Robles说:“入侵性蚊子是一个公共健康威胁，因为它们传播各种使人衰弱的疾病，如 Zika, Dengue 和 chikungunya。”
Field technicians are enhancing surveillance efforts by setting up traps in surrounding neighborhoods, conducting door-to-door inspections and talking to residents about preventative measures they can take around their home.
现场技术人员正在加强监测工作，在周围社区设置陷阱，挨家挨户进行检查，并与居民讨论他们可以在家里采取的预防措施。
"It could be something as small as a bottle cap," said field technician David Smith as he conducted an inspection of a Arden Arcade home. "Every day is a new challenge, especially with these Aedes aegypti."
“它可能只有瓶盖那么小，”现场技术人员大卫·史密斯(David Smith)在对Arden Arcade住宅进行检查时说。“每一天都是新的挑战，尤其是对这些埃及伊蚊来说。”
The species is not native to California, but they are now permanently established in many areas throughout the state.
该物种并非加州本土物种，但它们现在已在该州许多地区永久驻扎。
The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector District says residents experiencing bites during the day should report them immediately by calling 1-800-429-1022 or requesting service at www.FIGHTtheBITE.net.
萨克拉门托-约洛蚊子和病媒区表示，白天遭遇蚊虫叮咬的居民应立即致电1-800-429-1022或通过www.FIGHTtheBITE.net请求服务。
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