Tag: mosquito-borne diseases

Know your Enemy: The Diseases Mosquitoes Carry Series 3

by Lisa Hickey
July 25, 2025

Understanding mosquitoes is the first step in protecting yourself from the diseases they carry. While the male mosquito buzzes around your ears, it’s the female that bites–seeking a blood meal to support egg development. Beyond being a ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease
Tags: Arboviruses, Dengue, Florida Health, Malaria, Mosquito Prevention, Mosquito-borne Diseases, Public Health, UF/IFAS Extension, Vector Control, West Nile Virus

Floods, warm temperatures promote mosquito production, UF/IFAS expert explains what to expect, how to protect

by Lourdes Mederos
April 21, 2023

Extensive rains, flooding and scattered debris that hold water can lead to mosquito development. “An increase in mosquito numbers can potentially be expected in the weeks following the extensive rain events that took place in South Florida ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Aedes Aegypti, Asian Tiger Mosquito, Chikungunya Virus, Environmental Protection Agency, Eva Buckner, Florida Mosquito COntrol Districts, Mosquito Bite, Mosquito Control, Mosquito Insecticide, Mosquito-borne Diseases, UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, West Nile Virus, Zika

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