For the first time in a decade, experts are seeing real progress against the spread of invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes—known as "ankle-biters"—thanks to an innovative pilot program releasing sterile…

Por primera vez en una década, los expertos reportan avances significativos en la lucha contra el mosquito invasor Aedes aegypti, también conocido como el “muerde tobillos”, gracias a un programa…

In the fight against dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases, public health officials in Southern California are seeing promising results from a groundbreaking strategy: releasing sterile male Aedes…

Una nueva estrategia de salud pública en el sur de California está mostrando resultados prometedores: la liberación de mosquitos Aedes machos estériles para reducir la población de insectos que…

As spring brings warmer, wetter conditions ideal for mosquito activity, animal health officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate against West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE…

Con la llegada de la primavera y el aumento de mosquitos, las autoridades de salud animal instan a los propietarios de caballos a vacunar contra el virus del Nilo Occidental (WNV) y la encefalitis…

Following recent wildfires in the Eaton Canyon area, public health officials are warning residents that neglected swimming pools could spark a new mosquito-borne health emergency. Standing water—…

Tras los incendios recientes en la zona de Eaton Canyon, las autoridades de salud advierten que las piscinas abandonadas podrían provocar una nueva emergencia de salud pública por mosquitos. El agua…

A recent study from Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University has confirmed what many outdoor drinkers may have suspected: beer makes you more attractive to mosquitoes.

Un nuevo estudio de la Universidad Médica y Farmacéutica de Toyama revela que tomar solo 350 ml de cerveza puede hacerte mucho más atractivo para los mosquitos.

Funcionarios de salud pública del Condado de Santa Clara han identificado los primeros mosquitos invasores Aedes aegypti de 2025 en el vecindario de Santa Teresa en el sur de San José. Conocidos por…

Santa Clara County public health officials have identified the first invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes of 2025 in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of South San Jose. Known for their aggressive daytime…

Spring weather means longer days, blooming flowers… and mosquitoes. With rising temps and leftover rainwater, conditions are perfect for mosquito breeding across urban areas like Los Angeles.

Con la llegada de la primavera también regresan los mosquitos. Las temperaturas cálidas y el agua estancada crean las condiciones ideales para que se reproduzcan, especialmente en zonas urbanas como…

Un nuevo estudio sugiere una forma revolucionaria de combatir los mosquitos: convertir la sangre humana en una trampa mortal. Investigadores de la Escuela de Medicina Tropical de Liverpool…

Scientists have identified a surprising way to fight mosquitoes: by turning human blood into a deadly meal. A recent study from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine found that mosquitoes feeding…

Tras el incendio Eaton, las piscinas abandonadas en Altadena se han convertido en una amenaza para la salud pública. El Distrito de Control de Mosquitos y Vectores del Valle de San Gabriel estima que…

Following the Eaton Fire, abandoned swimming pools in Altadena are raising serious public health concerns as potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes. According to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and…

Con el final de la temporada de lluvias, los residentes del condado de Los Ángeles deben prepararse para un aumento en la población de mosquitos. Según expertos locales, el agua estancada ha dejado…

With the rainy season behind us, L.A. County residents can expect more than blooming flowers — they’ll likely see a rise in mosquitoes too. According to local experts and biologists, all that standing…

Después del incendio de Eaton en Altadena, las autoridades de salud trabajan para evitar un posible brote de mosquitos. Hay casi 5,000 piscinas sin mantenimiento en la zona afectada, lo que crea…

Following the Eaton Fire in Altadena, health officials are working quickly to prevent a looming mosquito outbreak. Nearly 5,000 swimming pools in the burn zone have gone unmaintained, creating ideal…

A medida que se acercan las vacaciones de primavera, el CDC está alertando a los viajeros sobre un aumento del virus del dengue, transmitido por mosquitos, en destinos turísticos como Puerto Rico, las…

As spring break approaches, U.S. health officials are raising concerns about the spread of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne virus surging in popular travel hotspots. According to the Centers for Disease…

French authorities have reported two recent deaths from chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus causing high fever and intense joint pain, on the island of La Réunion. The deceased were both elderly—ages…

Las autoridades de salud en la isla francesa de La Reunión confirmaron la muerte de dos personas mayores a causa del virus chikungunya, transmitido por mosquitos. Uno de los fallecidos tenía…

The Santa Clara County Vector Control District will conduct aerial spraying over the Palo Alto flood basin this Thursday to reduce the population of aggressive mosquitoes known to travel up to 20…

 El Distrito de Control de Vectores del Condado de Santa Clara realizará un tratamiento aéreo sobre la cuenca de inundación de Palo Alto este jueves para reducir la población de mosquitos agresivos…

El Distrito de Control de Mosquitos y Vectores del Valle de San Gabriel iniciará tratamientos contra los mosquitos el 17 de marzo en las áreas afectadas por el incendio Eaton. La campaña se enfocar…

The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will begin mosquito treatment efforts on March 17 in areas affected by the Eaton Fire. The campaign focuses on unmaintained swimming pools…

Un nuevo estudio de la Universidad Estatal de Ohio sugiere que el calor extremo puede debilitar la efectividad de los repelentes naturales de mosquitos como la citronela y el aceite de hierba gatera…

New research from Ohio State University suggests that extreme heat may weaken the effectiveness of natural mosquito repellents like citronella and catnip oil. The study found that mosquitoes become…

Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, are using machine learning to identify new mosquito repellents that could provide longer-lasting and safer protection against mosquito-borne…

Científicos de la Universidad de California en Riverside están utilizando inteligencia artificial para identificar nuevos repelentes de mosquitos que brinden protección más duradera y segura contra…

A recent study from the University of Florida explores how changes in lizard populations could influence mosquito behavior and, ultimately, human health. Researchers found that brown anoles, small…

Un estudio reciente de la Universidad de Florida analiza cómo los cambios en la población de lagartijas podrían afectar el comportamiento de los mosquitos y, en última instancia, la salud humana…

Un virus mortal está diezmando la población de mirlos en el Reino Unido, sirviendo como advertencia sobre los crecientes riesgos de las enfermedades transmitidas por mosquitos. El virus Usutu…

A deadly virus is decimating blackbird populations in the UK, offering a stark warning about the growing risks of mosquito-borne diseases. The Usutu virus, first detected in the UK in 2020, has caused…

A principios del siglo XX, Jesse William Lazear hizo un sacrificio extraordinario en la búsqueda del conocimiento médico. Para confirmar que los mosquitos eran los principales transmisores de la…

At the turn of the 20th century, Jesse William Lazear made a profound sacrifice in the pursuit of medical knowledge. To confirm that mosquitoes were the primary carriers of yellow fever, he allowed…

Si alguna vez has intentado aplastar un mosquito gigante, es posible que en realidad hayas visto una mosca grulla. A menudo llamadas "halcones de mosquitos," estas moscas no pican, no transmiten…

If you’ve ever swatted at what looked like an enormous mosquito, you may have actually encountered a harmless crane fly. Despite their appearance, crane flies—sometimes called "mosquito hawks"—do not…

Las temperaturas inusualmente cálidas han provocado una aparición temprana de mosquitos en el condado de Butte, y este patrón también puede afectar a los residentes del condado de Los Ángeles a medida…

Unseasonably warm temperatures have led to an early surge of mosquito activity in Butte County, and similar patterns may impact Los Angeles County residents as temperatures continue to fluctuate…

Un estudio reciente de la Escuela de Salud Pública de UC Berkeley sugiere que los mosquitos podrían adaptarse mejor a las temperaturas en aumento de lo que se creía, lo que aumenta el riesgo de…

A recent study from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health suggests that mosquitoes may be more adaptable to rising temperatures than previously thought, increasing the risk of mosquito-borne…

A medida que bajan las temperaturas, muchos creen que la temporada de mosquitos ha terminado. Sin embargo, no todos los mosquitos mueren en invierno—algunas especies entran en un estado de inactividad…

As temperatures drop, many assume mosquito season is over. However, mosquitoes don’t all die in winter—some enter dormancy, waiting for warmer weather to return.

En respuesta a un aumento del 40% en los casos de dengue en Filipinas, la comunidad de Addition Hills en la ciudad de Mandaluyong ha lanzado una iniciativa inusual: ofrecer recompensas en efectivo por…

In response to a 40% rise in dengue cases across the Philippines, the village of Addition Hills in Mandaluyong City has launched an unusual initiative—offering cash bounties for captured mosquitoes…

La FDA ha aprobado Vimkunya, la primera vacuna para prevenir el chikungunya, una enfermedad viral transmitida por mosquitos. Está aprobada para personas de 12 años en adelante y busca evitar el…

The FDA has approved Vimkunya, the first-ever vaccine to prevent chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease. The vaccine is approved for people ages 12 and older and aims to prevent the severe joint…

Los mosquitos son responsables de la propagación de enfermedades mortales como la malaria, el dengue y el virus del Nilo Occidental, lo que los convierte en una de las criaturas más peligrosas del…

Mosquitoes are responsible for spreading deadly diseases such as malaria, dengue, and West Nile virus, making them one of the most dangerous creatures on the planet. Now, researchers at the University…

La desgarradora historia de Mike Black Sr., de 76 años, quien falleció por complicaciones del virus del Nilo Occidental tras la picadura de un mosquito en Ohio, nos sirve como una advertencia…

The heartbreaking story of 76-year-old Mike Black Sr., who passed away from complications of West Nile virus after a mosquito bite in Ohio, serves as a crucial warning for residents of Los Angeles…

A new study has upended the common belief that Culex pipiens f. molestus, also known as the "London Underground mosquito," evolved only a few hundred years ago in urban subway systems. DNA analysis of…

Recent travel to Mexico and East Africa resulted in confirmed dengue and malaria cases in Yuba and Sutter Counties, respectively. While local transmission risk is low, health officials urge…

Humans possess a remarkable ability to combat viruses. Our immune systems are usually capable of fighting off infections. However, our bodies also provide an ideal environment for viral replication…

As global temperatures rise, mosquitoes are evolving to survive in hotter conditions, potentially reshaping the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and Zika. A new study published…

New research has uncovered a troubling discovery: the Zika virus alters human skin, making infected individuals more attractive to mosquitoes. The study, published in Communications Biology, found…

Australians are being urged to take precautions against mosquito bites this summer, as warm and wet weather creates ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, leading to a surge in numbers. Health…

Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the devastating fires across Los Angeles County. To the families displaced, the first responders working tirelessly, and the communities rallying together—we…

Mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue fever claim millions of lives each year, but a groundbreaking new approach may help curb these deadly threats. Researchers from Macquarie University in…

A revolutionary genetic biocontrol method is offering new hope in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika. Researchers at Macquarie University in Australia have…

Each year, 600,000 lives are lost to malaria, the majority being children under five. This staggering toll underscores the urgent need for new solutions, as traditional approaches like bed nets and…

Dengue fever has reached unprecedented levels across the Americas and the Caribbean in 2024, with over 12.6 million cases reported and more than 7,700 deaths—a staggering 200% increase from 2023…

With vector-borne diseases accounting for more than 17% of global infectious diseases and over 700,000 deaths annually, researchers are turning to innovative strategies to combat the threat. Enter…

Researchers from Rice University and New Mexico State University (NMSU) are revisiting a historical method of mosquito control. Inspired by 18th- and 19th-century accounts of Native Americans using…

A revolutionary biopesticide derived from bacteria is showing significant promise in early trials, offering a potent new weapon against malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Developed by researchers at Johns…

Dengue fever is often labeled as an "urban disease," but the mosquitoes that spread it, Aedes aegypti, aren’t interested in human classifications. A new study highlights how traditional "urban" and "…

Ever wondered why mosquitoes seem to prefer biting some people over others? A recent study from Rockefeller University sheds light on this itchy mystery, revealing that certain skin compounds could be…

On October 5th, Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District (MAD) proudly joined the community at the 13th Annual Compton Walk for a Cure at Centennial High School. This inspiring event, founded by…

As Halloween night approaches, families are getting ready to enjoy some spooky fun. While costumes and candy are the focus, it’s also important to be aware of the mosquitoes lurking in the dark!

The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) has confirmed the presence of locally acquired dengue fever in the area, marking a significant public health concern. A report published in the CDC's…

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a fifth locally acquired case of dengue in the region. Typically, dengue cases in L.A. County are only seen in travelers returning from…

This past Saturday, John Franklin, General Manager of Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District (MAD), made a meaningful connection with the community by attending the Compton High School Alumni…

Southern California is experiencing an unprecedented dengue fever outbreak, with three locally acquired cases reported in Baldwin Park. This marks the first-ever cluster of local transmission in an…

Los Angeles County health officials have reported a concerning increase in dengue fever cases among residents who have not traveled outside the U.S. mainland. This month, at least three people in the…

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recently held a press conference to address the growing concern over locally acquired dengue cases in LA County. This marks an unprecedented…

As Southern California battles record-breaking heatwaves and wildfires, public health officials have reported the third locally acquired case of dengue fever in the Los Angeles area. This development…

Los Angeles County is facing an unprecedented public health challenge with the confirmation of a fourth locally transmitted dengue fever case in just over two weeks. None of the affected patients had…

As mosquito-borne illnesses continue to increase across the U.S., public health officials are sounding the alarm. Earlier this week, the first person diagnosed with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE…

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating two additional cases of locally acquired dengue in Baldwin Park, bringing the 2024 total to three cases. This marks an unprecedented…

The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) has provided helpful tips to reduce mosquito breeding sites around your home. Mosquitoes don’t need much water to lay their eggs, so taking a few…

As mosquito season continues, public health officials are monitoring a surge in mosquito-borne illnesses across the U.S. These viruses—West Nile, dengue, and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)—are all…

With growing concerns about mosquito-borne illnesses in the San Gabriel Valley, including West Nile virus and locally acquired dengue cases, the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District…

With recent reports of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Massachusetts and West Nile virus cases in California, health officials are urging residents to take steps to protect themselves from…

Orange County health officials have reported the detection of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus in Santa Ana. The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District identified the affected area…

World Mosquito Day is observed annually on August 20th to honor the discovery by Sir Ronald Ross in 1897 that mosquitoes transmit malaria, one of the deadliest diseases in human history. This day…

Did you know that dragonflies are incredibly effective at controlling mosquito populations? These fascinating insects are natural predators of mosquitoes, with a single dragonfly capable of consuming…

 A recent study reveals that obese children infected with dengue are significantly more likely to suffer severe illness requiring hospitalization. Analyzing nearly 5,000 dengue-infected children in…

Los Angeles is set to witness a unique spectacle as officials from the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District unleash hundreds of thousands of sterilized mosquitoes to tackle the invasive…