Tag: FMEL

Zika-infected mosquitoes harboring insecticide-resistance, UF/IFAS study shows

by Lourdes Mederos
March 16, 2021

Mosquitoes that can spread the Zika virus are showing resistance to insecticides, according to the latest study published by UF/IFAS scientists at the Florida Medical Entomology Lab. To date, only two other studies have explored the impact ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Aedes Aegypti, Barry Alto, Casey Parker-Crockett, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, FMEL, Zika Virus

UF/IFAS mosquito-feeding study may help stem dangerous viruses

by Brad Buck
November 5, 2014

Cutline below GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Mosquitoes bite male birds nearly twice as often as they bite females, a finding that may help scientists understand how to stem some viruses from spreading to humans, new University of Florida research ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Birds, Entomology And Nematology, FMEL, Gender, Mosquitoes, Nathan Burkett-Cadena

UF/IFAS expert: Female mosquitoes become savvy about other-species suitors

by Tom Nordlie
February 28, 2013

Cutline at bottom. Click here for high-res image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Talk about meeting Mr. Wrong. Female yellow fever mosquitoes sometimes contend with the courtship and mating efforts of males from another, competing species – the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Aedes, Asian Tiger Mosquito, Dengue, Entomology And Nematology, FMEL, Lounibos, Mosquito, Satyrization, Vero Beach, Yellow Fever Mosquito

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