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UF/IFAS study finds mosquitoes bite manatees, making them vulnerable to mosquito-borne diseases


August 24, 2020

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla - Mosquito-borne viruses like West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis pose a threat not only to humans, but also other animals. These viruses have caused disease and fatalities in birds, horses and wildlife. Captive orcas ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Aedes, Anopheles, Culex, Florida Medical Entomology Lab, Lawrence Reeves, Mosquito, Mosquito Research, Research, SFYL HOT TOPIC, UF IFAS News, West Nile Virus

UF/IFAS scientist in search of effective control of mosquito that spreads West Nile virus in south Florida


August 13, 2020

VERO BEACH, Fla. – A University of Florida scientist is collaborating with Miami-Dade Mosquito Control to evaluate and determine the most effective insecticides to control the mosquito that spreads the West Nile virus that is impacting three ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Eva Buckner, Florida Medical Entomology Lab, News, UF IFAS News, West Nile Virus