Mosquito spraying planned in Monterey Park, Bassett neighborhoods

MONTEREY PARK — Hoping to counter an increase in the mosquito population that could raise the risk of illnesses such as West Nile virus, pesticide spraying will be conducted in select areas of Monterey Park and Bassett.

According to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, spraying will be conducted from a truck moving through the impacted areas, targeting “flying adult mosquitoes that may be infected with West Nile virus.”

The spraying will done between midnight...