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Invasive mosquito detected in Hayward

Hayward

Summary

The mosquito abatement district found the invasive Aedes aegypti — an ankle-biting, disease-carrying species — downtown and near Hesperian. Residents are asked to dump standing water weekly and report dead birds; the service is already paid for through property taxes.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The district is funded by about $1.74-$2.50 on a typical Hayward property tax bill — no extra cost to residents.

✅Who benefits

All Hayward residents who get faster mosquito response and free mosquito fish.

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