From the Manteca Bulletin
June 16, 2022
Free distribution of mosquitofish will be available to residents of Ripon, Manteca, Lathrop and the surrounding San Joaquin County areas.
This was announced Wednesday by the San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District.
The mosquito fish is a natural and effective way of fighting the breeding of mosquitos. Some species can pose major public health concerns by transmitting anything from the West Nile Virus to malaria and encephalitis.
According to SJC Mosquito & Vector Control District, each fish can eat 80 to 100 mosquito larvae and pupae per day.
A maximum of 15 fishes – ideally placed in ornamental ponds, neglected swimming pools, and animal water troughs – will be provided to residents of cities and rural areas of the county. Required will be a name, address and the location of where the fish will be placed.