Mosquitoes are swarming Los Angeles, fueled by El Niño conditions

A weather story from California, reported by KTLA Los Angeles.

Weather · California · October 12, 2026

From KTLA Los Angeles

Los Angeles residents are reporting a surge in mosquito activity this fall fueled by a hot and humid summer. The weather, combined with El Niño events, has made the city and Southern California a breeding ground for the pests.

Reported by KTLA Los Angeles, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at KTLA Los Angeles →

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