Many believe a long, cold winter means fewer bugs come spring. Source: WKBN
Cold, snow wont affect emerald ash borer and mosquito population (via newsroom@kcrg.com)
Insect Specialist Mark Shour says in a 2009 study about emerald ash borers versus winter weather, it was 30 below for five to six weeks. That’s when they saw a decline, but since this time it’s only for a couple days it won’t make much of a difference. Source: newsroom@kcrg.com
Jupiter woman recovering from West Nile Virus tells story (via WPEC)
A Jupiter woman is recovering at a local rehabilitation center after contracting West Nile Virus. It was typical warm September night in New Jersey when Angela Horejsi and her friends decided to hit the beach and watch the sunset, but it’s not the sky Angela remembers about that night. It’s the mosquitoes. “We borrowed bug spray from a guy who … Read More
UA researchers Seeking to create mosquito birth control to curb tropical diseases (via Arizona Daily Star)
Researchers studying how targeting certain gene will disrupt mosquitoes ability to produce viable eggs. Source: Arizona Daily Star
Less mosquitoes thanks to colder weather (via r20.rs6.net)
Mosquitoes don’t like cold weather, which means there are less of them the chillier it gets. Source: r20.rs6.net
A new kind of mosquito repellent that comes from bacteria (via r20.rs6.net)
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers describe the first mosquito-repelling compounds to be derived from bacteria, and they appear to work at lower doses than repellents currently on the market. Source: r20.rs6.net
Winter mosquito control tips issued for Miami-Dade County residents (via Miami Community News)
Winter is here, which generally means less of the heat for which Miami is world famous. With many folks celebrating enjoying Miami’s winter outdoors, it is important to protect against mosqui⦠Source: Miami’s Community News
Fighting human disease with birth control … for mosquitoes (via ScienceDaily)
A newly discovered protein that is crucial for egg production in mosquitoes opens a possibility for ‘mosquito birth control.’ The approach might offer a way to reduce mosquito populations in areas of human disease transmission without harming beneficial insects such as honey bees. Source: ScienceDaily
How NC State University, Centers for Disease Control are innovating the mosquito bite fight – Triangle Business Journal (via Triangle Business Journal)
N.C. State University researchers are aiming to make a profound effect on preventing mosquito-based diseases. Source: Triangle Business Journal
Mosquitoes in Winter? (via 1240 KLYQ)
Let’s face it, one of the BIG perks to winter is not having to worry about those disease carrying suckers. But, with the warmer than normal temperatures, it is not that far fetched. Source: 1240 KLYQ
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