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Recent advances in gene editing may provide an innovative new addition to our existing repertoire of mosquito fighting tools. A recent study out of Virginia Polytechnic University demonstrates the potential of a newly-discovered gene in mosquitoes that triggers their development into males.

The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) hosted their 84th annual conference from February 26th through March 2nd, in Kansas City, MO.

In addition to Los Angeles County’s ongoing water and homeless issues, our region faces yet another daunting challenge – longer and longer seasons during which mosquito-borne diseases are active.

Scientists in Kenya have discovered a new potential side-effect from taking the drug Ivermectin: it makes human blood poisonous to mosquitoes that feed on it.

Here in California, the Zika virus remains a serious public health concern to people traveling to areas with Zika. Zika is a virus that is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito or through unprotected sex with an infected partner. Those who travel to areas where Zika is circulating are most at risk of contracting the virus.

Following the discovery of an Aedes Aegypti mosquito in North Long Beach last year, mosquito districts throughout Los Angeles have been gearing up and preparing to respond to this potential public health emergency.

Join us at @LongfellowCUSD April 19, 2018 for #CCMAD 6th Annual #Mosquito Awareness Day. This interactive event lets children learn about mosquitoes, play in an animal & insect petting zoo.

The rain may be over for now, so it is time to go around the yard and #DumpAndDrain all containers filled with water before those pesky skeeters find 'em! #Zika #WestNileVirus

The snow birds are gone, the temperatures are rising and the rains are here — sure signs that summer is here.



This means the year round residents of south Florida begin to retake paradise.

But this year I think the mosquitoes have re-taken paradise. Getting ready to work outside in the garden is like getting ready for battle. So here are a few mosquito repelling plants to help us enjoy the outdoors just a little more...

Sanofi Pasteur, the manufacturer of the only yellow fever vaccine (YF-Vax) licensed in the United States, announced on February 22, 2018, that YF-Vax for civilian use is expected to be available from the manufacturer again by the end of 2018. However, YF-VAX might be available at some clinics, until remaining supplies at those sites are used up. Sanofi Pasteur applied and received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration