Aedes mosquito posters

The Mosquito BEACONS Working Group has produced a series of Aedes mosquito posters, thanks to Irka Bargielowski. These posters have content about key Aedes mosquito biology. Knowing their biology can inform proper methods of reducing mosquito breeding in the environment and reduce mosquito biting. Spanish version is also available. These posters are ideal for public outreach or STEM education events.

There are four different versions of Aedes mosquito posters:

  1. one with both Aedes aegypti and albopictus: BEACONS Aedes poster
  2. Aedes aegypti only: BEACONS Aedes aegypti poster
  3. Aedes albopictus only: BEACONS Aedes albopictus poster
  4. Aedes aegypti poster in Spanish: BEACONS Aedes aegypti poster spanish

Importance toward IPM

Source reduction is integral part of Integrated Pest Management combating invasive mosquito species. Understanding their biology helps to identify their presence, prevent their population growth by limiting the water sources where mosquitoes can breed in people’s backyards, and take preventative measures to reduce mosquito bites. It is important to empty a pet water bowl or any containers sitting outside of your garden. You may be accidentally breeding this blood suckers! They are not only nuisance as pesky biters but can also transmit many dangerous diseases like Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya, and Yellow Fever. With simple measures like weekend check on your backyards and emptying any containers holding water, you can significantly reduce mosquito breeding near your house.

 

Mosquito BEACONS Working Group

The Mosquito BEACONS Working Group is a multi-state committee dedicated to combating issues surrounding invasive mosquito species in the southern USA region. The Mosquito BEACONS has members from Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Texas. Members consists of academic researchers, mosquito control personnel and senior management, private pest control, state public health and agriculture entities, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. One of our mission is providing extension resources to improve understanding of invasive mosquito biology. By doing so, we are hoping to garner public support in reducing habitats in people’s backyards that mosquito utilize and contribute to reducing mosquito populations in the environment.

 

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Posted: September 16, 2022


Category: 4-H & Youth, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Invasive Mosquito Species, Mosquito BEACONS, STEM Education


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