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 & DiseaseThe Center for Diseases Control posted travel health alerts on January 15, 2016 advising travelers to certain Latin American countries to protect themselves against mosquito bites due to a recent outbreak of Zika virus. There is no vaccine to ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & DiseaseThe First 2015 case of West Nile Virus in Florida was announced on July 24, 2015. For more information, view the ABC News segment below- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIRtw-IWMTc For UF-IFAS news, read the UF-IFAS Newwise segment ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & DiseaseFloridians need to be aware that locally aquired Mosquito-Vectored Dengue Fever cases are on the rise for 2013. On Thursday, August 22, 2013, Health Alerts were issued by the Martin County Department of Health and the St. Lucie County Department ... READ MORE
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