Asheville has made its way on another top 10 list, but this one is not likely to bring more visitors to the area. According to the pest control service Terminix, Asheville ranks as the ninth busiest city in the United States for mosquito service calls. WLOS. “Thoughts on mosquitoes? Annoying. I wonder why they exist sometimes,” Anna Michna and Peyton … Read More
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Texas, get ready for genetically-modified mosquitoes that may slow spread of disease
The new, genetically-engineered mosquito is called the friendly mosquito because the company says it’s safe Source: KXAN Austin
CT officials: Mosquito activity does not yet show EEE
The Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus is not expected until mid-August. Source: New Haven Register
Keep the mosquitoes away this summer
HICKORY, N.C. – Summer is on its way, which means so are mosquitoes. The flying pests invade neighborhoods like an army, but they aren’t just a backyard nuisance with bites that itch. They also can carry dangerous diseases, including West Nile virus and Zika virus. Source: r20.rs6.net
Orange County officials warn of rising mosquito count
A perfect storm of events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have boosted the mosquito population in Orange County, vector control officials said Wednesday. Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles
Genetically engineered mosquitoes get EPA approval for Florida release
A genetically modified male mosquito named OX5034 has received both state and federal approval to be released into the Florida Keys now through 2022, against the objection of many local residents and a coalition of environmental advocacy groups. Source: WPEC
West Nile still biggest risk, but mosquito season may bring other threats
FAIRFIELD — West Nile is not the only concern as mosquito season starts to take hold. Chikungunya, dengue fever, yellow fever and Zika, all of which are costly to treat and can have long-term health and financial consequences, can be transmitted by infected mosquitos, which are known to be in Califo Source: Daily Republic
When mosquito and tick season meets COVID-19
With COVID-19 restrictions easing, people are spending more time at socially distanced outdoor gatherings, whether picnics in parks with friends or backyard movie nights with neighbors. But as we escape the confines of COVID-19 quarantines, we’re heading outside into peak mosquito and tick season. Source: r20.rs6.net
Mosquito Population Four Times Higher Than Normal in the San Gabriel Valley
Daily Newsmagazine and City Guide to Pasadena, California featuring local news, breaking news, events, weather, sports news, schools news, shopping, restaurants and more from Pasadena Now Source: r20.rs6.net