The invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitos have been detected in more areas of Santa Clara County, prompting officials to hold meetings to discuss their response to the threat posed by the species. 

County officials said Wednesday that the mosquito species, which can transmit diseases that are not endemic to the U.S. including dengue, chikungunya, Zika and yellow fever, were recently observed near Santa Teresa County Park in South San Jose, and the city of Santa Clara.

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