Author: Sarah Spencer

From Pest Control Technology July 11, 2019 RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Entomologists at the University of California, Riverside have received a five-year grant of $2.44 million from the National Institute of Allergy and…

From the Palm Desert Patch July 9, 2019 COACHELLA VALLEY, CA — With potentially deadly mosquito-borne viruses continuing to be detected in the Coachella Valley, vector control officials will carry…

From the Desert Sun July 9, 2019 An Imperial County resident died from West Nile virus, a county health official confirmed Tuesday morning. He was the first person to die of…

From KESQ July 8, 2019 With potentially deadly mosquito-borne viruses continuing to be detected in the Coachella Valley, vector control officials are planning to carry out further pesticide spray applications this week.…

From the Sacramento Bee July 8, 2019 The first bird of the season has tested positive for West Nile virus in Sacramento County, and officials said they are on alert…

From Champion Newspapers July 6, 2019 Mosquitoes collected near Torrey Pines Drive and Los Serranos Country Club Drive in Chino Hills June 25 and 28 have tested positive for the…

From the Los Angeles Times July 5, 2019 A mysterious fungus that has killed millions of bats in the eastern United States and left caves littered with their tiny carcasses…

From ABC 7 July 3, 2019 VENTURA COUNTY (KABC) — Health officials are on alert after mosquitoes in Ventura County tested positive for West Nile Virus. The California Department of…

From the New York Times July 2, 2019 SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Remember Zika? With measles and Ebola grabbing headlines, it is easy to forget the health panic of 2016,…

From the Stillwater News-Press July 1, 2019 Mosquitoes continue to be the foe of the summer with wet and stormy conditions continuing throughout the year. Because of increased wet conditions,…

From the Santa Barbara Independent June 29, 2019 No human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in 2019, and the California Department of Public Health hopes to keep…

From News Mono June 29, 2019 The U.S. Drug and Food Administration has affirmed a new diagnostic test to help identify the Zika virus. The test was affirmed half a…

From UC Riverside News June 28, 2019 Scientists have finally found malaria’s Achilles’ heel, a neurotoxin that isn’t harmful to any living thing except Anopheles mosquitoes that spread malaria. Nearly…

From Yubanet.com June 26, 2019 SACRAMENTO June 26, 2019 – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) urges all Californians to protect themselves from mosquito bites during West Nile virus (WNV)…

From the Desert Sun June 26, 2019 For the first time this year, West Nile virus has been found in mosquito samples in Cathedral City, officials announced on Wednesday afternoon.…

From the Tracy Press June 26, 2019 People can get free mosquitofish Friday to combat the spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes as the West Nile virus season begins. The California Department…

From the CDC June 26, 2019 Zika virus and chikungunya virus (CHIKV) have caused outbreaks in several tropical regions, including the Pacific (1). The first known Zika virus outbreak occurred…

From the Pasadena Star-News June 25, 2019 What does an exotic brand of mosquito called Aedes and a musical video featuring people in pastel-colored sweats gyrating to a synthesized beat…

From WGXA.tv June 24, 2019 MACON, Ga. — Mosquito-born diseases can be fatal, and some experts say a warming climate could make things worse. WGXA spoke with a mosquito expert, Dr. Bruce…

From News-Medical.net June 24, 2019 Feed mosquitoes more nitrogen when they’re young, and the adults are less likely to transmit the Zika virus, University of Florida scientists say. Now, researchers…

From KESQ June 24, 2019 COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif.- – A historic season has opened to door to possible “epidemic conditions” when it comes to the presence of virus-positive mosquitos in the…

From the South Pasadenan June 21, 2019 Mosquitoes — one of the natural banes of our existence. We’re all familiar with the tickle, the itch, the scratching, the pleasant outdoor…

From News Channel 3 June 20, 2019 Mosquitoes in the eastern Coachella Valley tested positive for St. Louis Encephalitis (SLEV) virus this week, the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced…

From Forbes June 17, 2019 Greece’s Foreign Office is preparing summer tourists for a trip to the country in a slightly different way than usual; by adding mosquitoes to its…

From the Modesto Bee June 17, 2019 A human case of west Nile virus was confirmed this week near east Modesto, according Lloyd Douglass, manager of the East Side Mosquito…

From The Collegian June 15, 2019 The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) issued a warning regarding the West Nile virus (WNV) on Friday. According to the FCDPH website,…

From YourCentralValley.com June 14, 2019 FRESNO, California – Mosquitos in the city of Fresno tested positive for West Nile virus, the Fresno County Department of Public Health announced Friday. The…

From the Manteca/Ripon Bulletin June 14, 2019 West Nile Virus is here again.  On Thursday, the San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District announced that mosquitoes that tested positive…

From the Miami Herald June 14, 2019 Summer in South Florida brings warm weather, high humidity and mosquitoes — an ideal environment for two closely related viruses, Zika and dengue…

From Action News JAX June 14, 2019 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The start of summer comes with an increase in mosquito activity, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging…

From the American Medical Association June 12, 2019 Diseases from mosquito and tick bites occur in every U.S. state and territory. The growing incidence of Lyme disease and recent outbreaks of Zika virus…

From MyNewsLA.com June 12, 2019 The number of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus reached new heights in the Coachella Valley this week, vector control officials said Wednesday. The…

From FOX 26 News June 11, 2019 The amount of mosquitoes in Clovis is now expected to go up this summer but it’s not a bad thing. It’s actually, a…

From WEHOville June 11, 2019 It’s summer (finally).  And it’s not just the sunburn you have to worry about.  The Los Angeles County West Vector & Vector-Borne Control District is warning residents…

From The Sacramento Bee June 11, 2019 In an effort to target West Nile virus in the Sutter-Yuba area, “ultra low volume spraying” will begin June 27 and continue weekly…

From Healio June 9, 2019 Through genetic modification, researchers have weaponized the fungus Metarhiziumpingshaense, which is a natural pathogen to mosquitos that carry malaria. Trials performed in a contained, near-natural environment…

From 23 ABC News Bakersfield June 6, 2019 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Kern County Public Health Department is warning residents of the dangers of a recent increase in mosquito activity…

From the Desert Sun June 4, 2019 If you’re feeling itchy in the morning, here’s why: Mosquitoes are out in full force. Thanks to warm temperatures now and previous rainfall…

From KSN.com June 4, 2019 HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KSNW) – Mosquito season has begun and the recent rain has created more breeding grounds.  The Reno County Health Department began working with…

From CBS Austin June 4, 2019 SAN ANTONIO — Researchers at Texas Biomed say they are working on an effective vaccine to protect pregnant women against the Zika virus. The Department…

From KRCR TV June 3, 2019 BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — After the Camp Fire in 2018, and a particularly wet winter season, the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District sought…

From CBS Minnesota June 3, 2019 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Enjoying the outdoors in the spring and summer also means protecting yourself from mosquitoes and ticks. The Centers for Disease Control and…

From CBS News May 29, 2019 Four years after Zika fever began making alarming waves on the global stage, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrating is allowing the marketing of…