/tags/mosquito Mosquito en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:27:23 GMT /health/2024-09-23/the-effort-to-contain-mosquitoes-and-mosquito-borne-illnesses-in-florida With mosquitoes abundant across the state, some counties have been practicing mitigation strategies against the bugs. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:27:23 GMT /health/2024-09-23/the-effort-to-contain-mosquitoes-and-mosquito-borne-illnesses-in-florida Gabriella Pinos /environment/2024-06-21/mosquito-experts-advise-caution-prevention-during-hurricane-season Experts are anticipating a very active hurricane season. That’s good news for the world’s deadliest animal. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:30:00 GMT /environment/2024-06-21/mosquito-experts-advise-caution-prevention-during-hurricane-season Tristan Wood | WFSU /environment/2024-04-02/female-mosquitoes-rely-on-each-other-to-hunt-for-the-best-breeding-sites How do these Aedes female mosquitos find the perfect site to lay their eggs? Research shows that they rely on one another for good reviews of breeding sites. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:30:00 GMT /environment/2024-04-02/female-mosquitoes-rely-on-each-other-to-hunt-for-the-best-breeding-sites Kaylee Marrero , Andre Luis da Costa da Silva, Matthew DeGennaro /environment/2024-03-04/as-the-climate-warms-disease-carrying-mosquitoes-can-adapt-to-different-temps-a-uf-study-says Global transportation and trade, compounded by people continuing to alter the local environment, has led to the spread of mosquitoes around the world. But how will these insects deal with a warming world? Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:30:00 GMT /environment/2024-03-04/as-the-climate-warms-disease-carrying-mosquitoes-can-adapt-to-different-temps-a-uf-study-says Jessica Meszaros /environment/2023-09-19/can-climate-change-related-heat-bring-on-more-mosquito-borne-diseases Can climate change increase disease? Scientists are watching mosquito breeding levels after a record-breaking hot summer concerned more tropical heat could mean more illness. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:30:00 GMT /environment/2023-09-19/can-climate-change-related-heat-bring-on-more-mosquito-borne-diseases Joe Mario Pedersen /health/2023-06-27/florida-malaria-sarasota-county The Florida Department of Health reported the second case of locally acquired malaria in Sarasota County earlier in June. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:28:32 GMT /health/2023-06-27/florida-malaria-sarasota-county News Service of Florida /environment/npr-breaking-news/2023-03-22/uh-oh-a-new-tropical-mosquito-has-come-to-florida-the-buzz-its-creating-isnt-good Little is known about the mosquito species known as Culex lactator. But it belongs to a group of mosquitoes known to carry diseases and researchers are worried about what will happen. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT /environment/npr-breaking-news/2023-03-22/uh-oh-a-new-tropical-mosquito-has-come-to-florida-the-buzz-its-creating-isnt-good Greg Allen /environment/2022-10-06/mosquitofish-offered-free-to-collier-residents-to-control-pests Collier Mosquito Control District is giving county residents two-inch, guppy-like fish to place in small areas of standing freshwater left behind by Hurricane Ian to eat mosquito larvae. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 13:00:00 GMT /environment/2022-10-06/mosquitofish-offered-free-to-collier-residents-to-control-pests Tom Bayles /news/2022-06-15/drain-and-cover-to-help-prevent-mosquito-borne-illnesses Standing water is the main culprit, and it can collect in places such as as trash cans, buckets, pool covers and even on plants like bromeliads. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:46:00 GMT /news/2022-06-15/drain-and-cover-to-help-prevent-mosquito-borne-illnesses Hayley Lemery - WGCU /2020-09-14/miami-dade-now-reports-over-50-cases-of-west-nile-virus-after-5-new-cases-announced The number of West Nile virus cases has surpassed 50 in Miami-Dade County. Now the county's health department is working to implement prevention measures against furthering the spread. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:45:50 GMT /2020-09-14/miami-dade-now-reports-over-50-cases-of-west-nile-virus-after-5-new-cases-announced Devoun Cetoute - The Miami Herald