In a follow-up on a report yesterday, the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County (DOH-Osceola) today advised residents there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in areas of Osceola County. Two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in horses have been confirmed and there is a heightened concernContinue Reading
Pest control company, Terminix, yesterday released a list of the top cities in the United States that were most interested in finding out more about mosquitoes, according to internet search trends from 2020. The state of Florida had the highest search frequency with seven different cities in the top 25,Continue Reading
Not all bloodsuckers are created equal in parents’ eyes. When it comes to bug bites, parents are twice as likely to be concerned about ticks as they are about mosquitoes transmitting disease, a new national poll finds. But as children spend more time outside, families may not always know theContinue Reading
As the weather gets warmer here in Florida, the better it is for mosquitoes. The peak mosquito season is during the hot Florida summer where they thrive on the humidity and standing pools of water from the frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Several of the mosquito species found in Florida are capableContinue Reading
Hillsborough County, FL health officials are reporting a confirmed local transmission of dengue fever, prompting the issuance of a mosquito-borne advisory. This follows 11 previous locally acquired cases (Miami-10 and Broward-1) this year. In addition, Florida has seen a larger number of travel-associated dengue cases this year. Through Oct. 5,Continue Reading
