UF/IFAS Mosquito Experts I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues at the UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Lab (FMEL) in Vero Beach, FL. FMEL Assistant Professors Dr. Eva Buckner, Dr. Yoosook Lee, and Dr. Lawrence Reeves ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
The neotropical mosquito, Aedes scapularis, has a notable distribution range, spanning from Texas to areas of South America and across much of the Caribbean. The larva of this species was actually first discovered in Monroe County Florida, in ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
Now that our rainy season has arrived, the number of mosquitoes around our homes and communities is on the rise. That doesn't mean your summer months need be nothing more than swatting and sprays to fight them away. There are simple steps you ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & DiseaseAs you prepare for the July 4th holiday, remember to protect yourself and your family from mosquito-borne diseases. Outbreaks of Chikungunya fever were first reported in Tanzania in 1952. Chikungunya fever is a virus and two mosquito species ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension