All three of the victims were treated at hospitals and are recovering, officials say. Source: Newsday
Buzz! Slap! Ow! Taking the virus out of a mosquito's bite (via ScienceDaily)
They approach with the telltale sign — a high-pitched whine. It’s a warning that you are a mosquito’s next meal. But that mosquito might carry a virus, and now the virus is in you. Now, with the help of state-of-the-art technology, researchers can See how a virus moves within a mosquito’s body, which could lead to the prevention of mosquitoes … Read More
Human case of West Nile confirmed in Washington County (via Press Release: FL Dept. of Health – Washington County)
A human case of West Nile illness has been confirmed in Washington County. A horse has also tested positive for the virus. The Department of Health in Washington County says there has been an increase in mosquito borne disease activity. Source: Press Release: FL Dept. of Health – Washington County
Scanning mosquitoes with infrared light could help to control malaria (via The Economist)
Their spectra are full of valuable information Source: The Economist
Jacksonville now up to 13 human West Nile virus cases this year (via WJXT)
An additional human case of West Nile Virus was confirmed in Duval County, bringing the total number of cases this year to 11, the Florida Department of Health said. Source: WJXT
Sterile mosquito release proving effective against Aedes aegypti (via YOURCENTRALVALLEY)
A high-tech way of battling a dangerous kind of mosquito in Fresno is proving effective. It’s the world’s largest study using the ‘Sterile Insect Technique’ on mosquitoes. Source: YOURCENTRALVALLEY
Yellow fever mosquitoes becoming nuisance for San Diego residents (via fox5sandiego.com)
A new invasive type of mosquito is becoming a nuisance for people living all over San Diego County. Source: fox5sandiego.com
Cold Weather Should Reduce Mosquito Population (via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
The recent outbreak of cold weather will help reduce the mosquito population in North Texas, but it won’t kill all of them. Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Anopheles mosquitoes could spread Mayaro virus in U.S., other diverse regions | Penn State University (via r20.rs6.net)
Mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles are well known as primary vectors of malaria. But a new study suggests that Anopheles species, including some found in the United States, also are capable of carrying and transmitting an emerging pathogen, Mayaro virus, which has caused outbreaks of disease in South America and the Caribbean. Source: r20.rs6.net
Record-setting rainfall leaves behind increased mosquito population around the Valley (via KNXV)
The monsoon may be long gone but the mosquitoes are still hanging around thanks to record-setting rainfall the Valley received last month. Source: KNXV
/* ]]> */