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…
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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,…
Mosquito Control Virtual Conference: a Mosquitoes Business Training webinar
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee April 27, 2022 Scheduled for May 17, the virtual event will include presentations from Mark “Shep” Sheperdigian, vice president of technical services of…
Jennifer Henke Elected as Next Vice President-Elect of Entomological Society of America
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee April 25, 2022 Jennifer A. Henke, laboratory manager at the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District in Indio, California, has been elected…
Kern County sees return of mosquito season
From KGET April 21, 2022 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Local experts say mosquito season is in full swing, and it will last until October or November. The Kern County Mosquito…
News Brief 4.20.22
Upcoming Events; Mosquito Awareness Week Outreach Materials Available; CDPH Announcements; Journal of Medical Entomology Seeking a Co-Editor-in-Chief; Tick Webinar: New Findings in Tick Biology, Ecology and Control; Share Your Post…
Bacteria-Carrying Mosquitoes Can Protect People From Dengue. New Study Reveals How
From APB Live April 20, 2022 New Delhi: Dengue is the most widespread mosquito-borne disease in the world, and is caused by dengue viruses, which is spread to people through the…
Journal of Medical Entomology Seeking a Co-Editor-in-Chief
Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee April 19, 2022 ESA is seeking interested candidates to serve as the co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Medical Entomology. This journal publishes on all…
Ventura County Officials Warn It’s Mosquito Season
From KVTA April 19, 2022 his is Mosquito Awareness Week and Ventura County Environmental Health officials are reminding us to take actions aimed at protecting ourselves and others from being…
Researchers develop chemical-free, mosquito-proof clothing to help prevent bites
From 23 ABC April 19, 2022 Mosquito bites are not pleasant. “It takes and wiggles that mouth pore through the threads in your clothing,” Michael Roe, a professor at the…
Vector Control District Celebrates Seven Decades of Working to Rid the County of Mosquitos
From the Culver City Observer April 14, 2022 To celebrate the 70th anniversary of providing public health service, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (District) will host an…
News Brief 4.13.22
Upcoming Events; Oxitec Update – Request for Letter to DPR; Tick Webinar: New Findings in Tick Biology, Ecology and Control; VBDN Meets With Congressional Staff to Discuss PREVENT Pandemics Act;…
VBDN Meets With Congressional Staff to Discuss PREVENT Pandemics Act
From Entomological Society of America Science Policy News April 11, 2022 The Vector-Borne Disease Network (VBDN), a stakeholder group of nonprofit organizations including membership and trade associations, vector control groups,…
Impact of COVID-19 on the Vector-Borne Disease Research and Applied Public Health Workforce in the United States
Caroline T. Weldon1, Scott C. Weaver1, and Kathryn H. Jacobsen2 1 Western Gulf Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases and Institute for Human Infections and Immunity, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas; …
“We’re at a critical point in the fight against malaria”
From the World Health Organization April 7, 2022 In the lead-up to World Malaria Day 2022, we spoke with Dr Audrey Lenhart, Chief of the Entomology Branch in the Division of…
Crane fly or mosquito eater? Here are a few things you might not know about this common insect
From Recordnet.com April 7, 2022 Crane flies, we’ve all seen them awkwardly bumping into walls, ceilings and windows, gathered around porch lights or stuck to your window screens. In our…
Drain standing water to prevent mosquito breeding
From the Winters Express April 7, 2022 The recent rain, combined with warm temperatures in the days ahead, make for the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. That’s why the Sacramento-Yolo…
News Brief 4.6.2022
Upcoming Events; Oxitec Update; Tick Webinar: New Findings in Tick Biology, Ecology and Control; Passing of Kimberly Nelson; Effects of ivermectin treatment of backyard chickens on mosquito dynamics and West…
As Severe Drought Conditions Increase, So Does Percentage of Local Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus
From Pasadena Now April 4, 2022 Extreme drought conditions have been prevalent across the San Gabriel Valley for years and now new research suggests that as the drought intensifies, the…
Effects of ivermectin treatment of backyard chickens on mosquito dynamics and West Nile virus transmission
Karen M. Holcomb,Chilinh Nguyen,Brian D. Foy,Michelle Ahn,Kurt Cramer,Emma T. Lonstrup,Asli Mete,Lisa A. Tell,Christopher M. Barker https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010260 Author summary: Current mosquito control strategies aimed to prevent pathogen transmission to humans have…
Drain standing water to prevent mosquito breeding
From the Davis Enterprise March 31, 2022 The recent rain, combined with warm temperatures in the days ahead, make for the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. That’s why the Sacramento-Yolo…