Mosquito & Vector News

Evidence of Limited Laboratory Infection of Culex tarsalis (Diptera: Culicidae) by Usutu Virus

Beyers et al. 2025. Evidence of Limited Laboratory Infection of Culex tarsalis (Diptera: Culicidae) by Usutu Virus. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases 25(1) https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2024.0054 Background: Usutu virus (USUV) is an emerging…

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Clinical and Epidemiological Information Required for Lyme Disease Surveillance in a Low-Incidence State, California 2011–2017

Clinical and Epidemiological Information Required for Lyme Disease Surveillance in a Low-Incidence State, California 2011–2017. Brummitt et al. 2024. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases [ahead of print]. https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2024.0043 Abstract [shortened]: Background:…

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A scoping review to determine if adverse human health effects are associated with use of organophosphates for mosquito control

A scoping review to determine if adverse human health effects are associated with use of organophosphates for mosquito control. Tai, Z. et al. 2024. Journal of Medical Entomology, 2024, 1–11.…

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Association Updates

News Briefs 1.8.2025

93rd MVCAC Conference; Save the Date: MVCAC Legislative Day; Trustee Session Changes; For Sale: Sacramento-Yolo MVCD Jeep Wranglers; Send in Tick Program Updates; New Education and Outreach Factsheets Now Available;…

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News Briefs 1.2.2025

93rd MVCAC Conference; Trustee Session Changes; For Sale: Sacramento-Yolo MVCD Jeep Wranglers; Send in Tick Program Updates; New Education and Outreach Factsheets Now Available; Grassroots Advocacy; News Click here to…

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News Briefs 12.18.2024

93rd MVCAC Conference; Trustee Session Changes; Send in Tick Program Updates; New Education and Outreach Factsheets Now Available; Grassroots Advocacy; For Sale: Sacramento-Yolo MVCD Jeep Wranglers; News Click here to…

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