County Takes to the Sky, Again, to Fight Mosquitoes
Reading Time: 2 minutes San Diego County’s Vector Control Program is scheduled to conduct a routine mosquito-fighting, aerial larvicide drop on June 26 and 27 on around 50 rivers, streams, ponds, and other waterways in the county to kill mosquito…
I thought I had come down with the flu on vacation — it was dengue fever
A British content creator on vacation in Bali thought she had come down with the flu — but she had actually contracted dengue fever, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes that can be fatal if left untreated. “I genuinely thought…
Where are the mosquito
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Mosquito season is in full swing, and some parts of the metro are worse than others. “Every day is a little bit different, but it’s always very busy,” Metropolitan Mosquito Control District entomologist Diane Crane said….
Maps show where NYC will spray for mosquitoes this week. See the list of zip codes.
NEW YORK — The summer months bring warmer temperatures and longer days, but they also mean more mosquitoes. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will spray for the pests starting this Friday, June 7. The spraying is…
Ingenious ‘Guardian Toad’ device helps control populations of disease-carrying mosquitoes — here’s how it works
Vector borne diseases — including diseases spread by insects — are on the rise in many parts of the world amid rising global temperatures. In Peru, several factors have combined to create an especially sharp rise in dengue fever —…
Aerial Mosquito Spraying Planned For Some Dorchester County Communities
DORCHESTER COUNTY- Aerial mosquito spraying is planned for several Dorchester County communities next week. The Maryland Department of Agriculture says a white plane will fly 300 to 500 feet above the ground starting in the evening hours of Monday, June…
Proactive Efforts Help as Mosquito Season Kicks Off!
Reading Time: 2 minutes In April, San Diego County began ramping up its proactive treatment of mosquito breeding sites in waterways around the county. The goal is to reduce these pests and their risk for spreading diseases, such as West…
Mosquito numbers in metro area are well above the 10-year average
MINNEAPOLIS — Mosquito numbers are above average in the metro area so far this spring thanks to several hot spots, according to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. Mosquito activity is more than double the 10-year average for the week. But…
Consumer Reports’ best insect repellents include options with or without DEET
A bug bite can leave more than just an itchy bump. Mosquitoes and ticks are also known to spread many diseases. Jamie Staton has more on the extensive tests from consumer reports to find the most effective insect repellents for…
Here’s what to look for in mosquito repellents
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — There’s an old joke that mosquitoes are like family: They are annoying, but they carry your blood. Mosquito season is starting to rev up across much of the United States. And that means bug bites. When…