Mosquito & Vector News
The cost-effectiveness of Wolbachia-based biocontrol interventions for dengue: A scoping review of the available evidence
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee HC Turner, et al. 2026. June 1, 2026. PLoS Neg. Trop. Dis. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0014395 Author summary Dengue poses a growing global health threat, with nearly…
Evaluating Wolbachia-infected Males as a Suppression Tool for Aedes aegypti Populations in Three Florida Keys Hot Spots
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee CA Pruszynski, HL Murray, SE Faucett. 2026. Wing Beats 27: 28-30. Authors’ Quick Overview: Wolbachia is a naturally occurring intracellular bacterium found in half…
Surge in West Nile virus activity expected to rise in Sacramento this summer
June 24, 2026Sacramento Bee West Nile virus activity is expected to surge in the Sacramento area as the summer progresses, authorities said. “As temperatures continue to rise, we expect mosquito…