From Yahoo News June 25, 2022 Jun. 25—STOCKTON — The San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District announced Thursday that its mosquito-borne disease surveillance program recently detected West Nile…
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Southern California is now a mosquito zone. Here’s how to defend yourself
From the Los Angeles Times June 24, 2022 Summer is here and so are the mosquitoes in your backyard, waiting to nibble at your ankles. And elbows. And earlobes. Not…
News Brief 6.22.22
Upcoming Events; PR Resources for MVCAC Members; A Review of Zoonotic Disease Threats to Pet Owners: A Compendium of Measures to Prevent Zoonotic Diseases Associated with Non-Traditional Pets: Rodents and…
West Nile Virus detected in Merced County. Here’s how residents can take precautions
From the Merced Sun-Star June 21, 2022 The year’s first local confirmation of West Nile Virus was announced by the Merced County Mosquito Abatement District Tuesday, along with an appeal…
A Review of Zoonotic Disease Threats to Pet Owners: A Compendium of Measures to Prevent Zoonotic Diseases Associated with Non-Traditional Pets: Rodents and Other Small Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Backyard Poultry, and Other Selected Animals
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee June 21, 2022 Kate Varela, Jennifer A. Brown, Beth Lipton, John Dunn, Danielle Stanek and NASPHV Committee Consultants VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES 22…
Duration of West Nile Virus Immunoglobulin M Antibodies up to 81 Months Following West Nile Virus Disease Onset
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee June 21, 2022 Erin Staples,1* Katherine B. Gibney,1,2, Amanda J. Panella,1 Harry E. Prince,3 Alison J. Basile,1 Janeen Laven,1 James J. Sejvar,4 and…
Mosquito Week signals mosquito season nears
From the Daily Republic June 17, 2022 FAIRFIELD — The recognition of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week lets area residents know the height of the mosquito season is closing in…
News Brief 6.15.22
Upcoming Events; PR Resources for MVCAC Members; DPR System Public Engagement Opportunity; Meritorious Service Award, Honorary Member Award and Service with Distinction Award Nominations Now Open; MVCAC Corporate Member Fiscal…
Free mosquitofish can reduce breeding
From the Manteca Bulletin June 16, 2022 Free distribution of mosquitofish will be available to residents of Ripon, Manteca, Lathrop and the surrounding San Joaquin County areas. This was announced…
OCMVCD Showcases a New Educational Tool and Partnerships During National Mosquito Awareness Week
From OCMVCD June 15, 2022 Garden Grove, CA. June brings warm weather, more mosquitoes, and National Mosquito Awareness Week. To increase awareness of mosquitoes and the diseases they can transmit,…
National Mosquito Awareness Week starts on June 19
From New Santa Ana June 15, 2022 Garden Grove, CA. June brings warm weather, more mosquitoes, and National Mosquito Awareness Week. To increase awareness of mosquitoes and the diseases they…
West Nile-positive mosquitoes found
From the Antelope Valley Press June 15, 2022 LANCASTER — The Valley has seen its first finding of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus this season, officials from the Antelope Valley…
Mosquito collected in southwest Visalia tests positive for West Nile virus
From the Visalia Times Delta June 13, 2022 A mosquito collected in southwest Visalia tested positive for the West Nile virus, the Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District confirmed. Out…
What You Should Know about the West Nile Virus
From NBC Los Angeles June 13, 2022 What is the West Nile Virus? The “West Nile Virus” was first identified in the sub-region of Uganda called The West Nile. The…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in L.A. County
From KTLA June 13, 2022 A mosquito tested positive for West Nile virus in Los Angeles County, marking the first such sample this year, health officials announced Monday. The positive mosquito sample…
News Brief 6.8.22
Upcoming Events; DPR System Public Engagement Opportunity; Meritorious Service Award, Honorary Member Award and Service with Distinction Award Nominations Now Open; MVCAC Corporate Member Fiscal Status Report Submission for 2022-23…
Mosquitoes Collected in Thermal Test Positive for West Nile Virus
From NBC Palm Springs June 8, 2022 THERMAL (CNS) – Mosquitoes collected in Thermal tested positive for West Nile virus, the first detection of the virus in the city this…
Prepare for West Nile Virus season as temperatures heat up
From Gold Country Media June 7, 2022 The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District encourages area residents to prepare now for West Nile virus season by protecting themselves from potential…
Dead Birds in North Hills Test Positive for West Nile Virus
From SCV News June 7, 2022 The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District has confirmed the first detection in 2022 of West Nile virus activity in Los Angeles County.…
3 dead crows found in North Hills test positive for West Nile virus
From CBS Los Angeles June 6, 2022 West Nile virus has been confirmed in Los Angeles County for the first time this year, authorities said Monday. The virus was detected…
West Nile virus found in Montgomery County mosquitoes, officials say
From ABC 13 June 6, 2022 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Officials confirmed a case of West Nile virus has been found in The Woodlands’ first mosquito samples of the…
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the California mosquito-borne virus surveillance & response plan, 2009-2018
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee June 6, 2022 Mary E. Danforth1, Robert E. Snyder1, Emma T. N. Lonstrup2, Christopher M. Barker2, Vicki L. Kramer1ID 1 Vector-Borne Disease Section,…
News Brief 6.1.22
Upcoming Events; The Future of MVCAC’s Meetings; Meritorious Service Award, Honorary Member Award and Service with Distinction Award Nominations Now Open; MVCAC Corporate Member Fiscal Status Report Submission for 2022-23…
West Nile Virus Still a Threat to Horses Despite Drought
From aginfo.net June 1, 2022 While much of the western U.S. endures widespread drought, people may think mosquito season won’t be as intense. However, just because there’s no rain doesn’t…
Mosquito control district rolling out sprayer on wheels capable of potent, ultra-fine mist
From KGET June 1, 2022 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Kern County’s ongoing battle against disease-carrying mosquitoes has a new weapon. A truck-mounted sprayer that’s capable of producing a super-fine, super-effective…
West Nile Virus detected in Davis
From Fox 40 May 31, 2022 DAVIS, Calif (KTXL) — A dead American Crow collected in Davis was found to be carrying West Nile Virus by the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and…
Dead bird found in Davis with West Nile virus, Sacramento-Yolo mosquito control confirms
From the Sacramento Bee May 31, 2022 Summer has not yet begun, but the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District confirmed Tuesday that they already have found one bird that…
Kern Mosquito enlists new weapon in fight against ‘ankle-biters’
From Bakersfield.com May 31, 2022 Aedes aegypti, known in some areas of the world as the yellow fever mosquito — but known locally as “ankle-biter” — made its debut in…
Just when you thought you were safe from virus… here come the skeeters.
From the Sonoma County Gazette May 27, 2022 The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District is reminding residents to pack mosquito repellent when preparing for outdoor activities this Memorial Day…
News Brief 5.25.22
Upcoming Events; The Future of MVCAC’s Meetings; MVCAC Corporate Member Fiscal Status Report Submission for 2022-23 Dues; Evaluation of the effectiveness of the California mosquito-borne virus surveillance & response plan,…
mRNA vaccination induces tick resistance and prevents transmission of the Lyme disease agent
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee May 26, 2022 ANDALEEB SAJID [HTTPS://ORCID.ORG/0000-0001-6248-4985], AQUELINE MATIAS, GUNJAN ARORA, CHEYNE KUROKAWA, KATHLEEN DEPONT, EXIAOTIAN TANG, et al. SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE [17 Nov…
Prevalence of filarial parasites in field-caught mosquitoes in northwestern California
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee May 26, 2022 Tiffany D. Tran,1 Brittany M. Nelms,2 Michelle L. Koschik,2 Jamesina J. Scott,2 Tara Thiemann1 1University of the Pacific, Biological Sciences,…
Trypanosoma cruzi and Other Vector-Borne Infections in Shelter Dogs in Two Counties of Oklahoma, United States.
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee May 19, 2022 Trypanosoma cruzi and Other Vector-Borne Infections in Shelter Dogs in Two Counties of Oklahoma, United States. Kelly E. Allen and…
Emerging Mosquito-Borne Viruses Linked to Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus: Global Status and Preventive Strategies
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee May 19, 2022 Emerging Mosquito-Borne Viruses Linked to Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus: Global Status and Preventive Strategies Jonas Naslund,1 Clas Ahlm,2,3 Koushikul…
News Brief 5.18.22
Upcoming Events; The Future of MVCAC’s Meetings; Social Media Messaging for Lyme Disease Awareness Month (May 2022); Share Your Post COVID-19 Exposure Methods With Us; MVCAC Member Resources Re: COVID-19;…
West Nile virus is back in Contra Costa County
From KRON4 May 17, 2022 BRENTWOOD, Calif. (BCN) – The first case of the year was found recently in a dead American crow in Brentwood, according to the Contra Costa…
How to protect yourself against mosquitoes possibly carrying diseases during SoCal summer months
From ABC 7 May 13, 2022 WEST COVINA, Calif. (KABC) — It’s a big problem that comes with warmer weather — more insects. Many, especially mosquitoes, can carry some very…
Social Media Messaging for Lyme Disease Awareness Month (May 2022)
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and CDPH has developed Lyme disease awareness and prevention social media messages and graphics for local agencies to share. For more information about Lyme…
News Brief 5.11.22
Upcoming Events; The Future of MVCAC’s Meetings; AMCA Welcomes New Technical Advisor Daniel Markowski, Ph.D.;West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus High Probability Habitat Identification for the Selection of…
As warm weather arrives, so does mosquito season
From the Antelope Valley Press May 12, 2022 As warmer temperatures start and summer approaches in the Antelope Valley, residents are reminded that the change in the weather also means…
West Nile Virus confirmed in mosquitoes collected in Fresno County
From ABC 30 May 11, 2022 FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Mosquito season is here. This means the West Nile Virus could be buzzing in your backyard. “So this year, it’s…
West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus High Probability Habitat Identification for the Selection of Sentinel Chicken Surveillance Sites in Florida
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee May 9, 2022 West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus High Probability Habitat Identification for the Selection of Sentinel Chicken Surveillance Sites…
AMCA Welcomes New Technical Advisor Daniel Markowski, Ph.D.
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee May 9, 2022 On April 1, 2022, Daniel (Dan) Markowski, Ph.D. joined the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) team as the Technical Advisor…
West Nile Virus Information for Physicians
From CDPH VBDS May 5, 2022 West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in many regions of the state. Physicians should: Be aware if WNV is active in their area…
Aerial surveillance begins Monday for mosquito ‘backyard breeders’
From Action News Now May 5, 2022 BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – The Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District will be checking unmaintained swimming pools and other “backyard breeders” through aerial…
Fight against mosquito bites with these simple tips
From the Fresno Bee May 5, 2022
News Brief 5.4.2022
Upcoming Events; Emerging Mosquito Resistance to Piperonyl Butoxide-Synergized Pyrethroid Insecticide and Its Mechanism; Mosquito Control Virtual Conference: A Mosquitoes Business Training Webinar; Tick Webinar: New Findings in Tick Biology, Ecology…
Emerging Mosquito Resistance to Piperonyl Butoxide-Synergized Pyrethroid Insecticide and Its Mechanism
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee May 2, 2022 Guofa Zhou,1,4, Yiji Li,1,3 Brook Jeang,1 Xiaoming Wang,1, Robert F. Cummings,2 Daibin Zhong,1 and Guiyun Yan1 1Program in Public Health,…
Mosquito Control Virtual Conference: A Mosquitoes Business Training Webinar
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee May 2, 2022 Scheduled for May 17, the virtual event will include presentations from Mark “Shep” Sheperdigian, vice president of technical services of…
News Brief 4.27.22
Upcoming Events; Jennifer Henke Elected as Next Vice President-Elect of Entomological Society of America; CDPH Announcements; Journal of Medical Entomology Seeking a Co-Editor-in-Chief; Tick Webinar: New Findings in Tick Biology,…