In a move to spread the buzz about mosquito transmitted diseases, Kern County Public Health will be holding a press conference in the front parking lot of the Kern County Public Health Services Department to launch a new campaign.

Thursday, June 1st at 10:00 a.m. officials with the department will share some tips and information to help the public stay safe and healthy. 

Some diseases the pesky bugs can give those they stick are West Nile and Zika Virus.

According to health officials preventing mosquitoes from breeding and avoiding bites are the best ways to avoid getting these diseases