UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
EEE Eastern Eastern Equine Encephalitis Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis All the above names indicate the same disease spread by mosquitoes. EEE disease resides in the unaffected wild bird population. A mosquito sucks blood from an infected wild bird and… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Yellow fever and Asian tiger mosquitoes from Florida and Brazil can transmit an Asian strain of chikungunya virus that’s emerging in North, South and Central America, a University of Florida scientist says. The Asian strain… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Burmese pythons may be big and scary, but they are hard to find. Now, researchers can enlist the aid of mosquitoes to find the invasive snake in south Florida, according to a study by a… Read More
Enjoy this new video of how to control Zika vector (mosquitoes) The title of the song is: Zika 101 Enjoy while learning: A rap video with simple steps for personal protection against Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, the two… Read More
Experts agree that one effective way to protect yourself against mosquitoes —and the diseases they can transmit — is to wear mosquito repellent. But for homeless people, getting access to this kind of protection can be difficult. In… Read More
Bay County has been added to the list of Florida Counties with confirmed cases of Zika Virus. This news raises many questions for residents and visitors to our area. For immediate information on Zika virus see the sites listed… Read More
During Florida’s wet summers, your backyard or patio area can easily become a breeding area for container mosquitoes, said Jim DeValerio, a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension horticulture agent. Though there are no… Read More
Want to know more about how you can control mosquitoes in your own back yard? Check out these recordings of a recent educational program, “Mosquitos and Zika Virus Class for Gardeners and Private Residences.” This event was a… Read More
It’s February in Florida and as the weather gets warmer we Floridians start to turn our attention to the thousands of outdoor activities our beautiful state has to offer. Florida is not just known for its natural beauty,… Read More
Rain Gardens and You! Rain gardens are an important part of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ concept, and can play a major role in reducing the amount of pollutants that are generated by our urban landscapes. So what is a rain… Read More
