Artificial light abnormally increases mosquito biting behavior at night in a species that typically prefers to bite people during the day, according to research from the University of Notre Dame that was published in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.Increased biting by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which normally fly and bite in the early morning and during the afternoon, highlights the concern that increasing levels of light pollution could impact transmission of diseases such …

Jackson: Mississippi will not put a huge mosquito on its new state flag.The state's Department of Archives and History says that a design featuring the blood-sucking insect had slipped through the screening process and should not have been among the finalists posted online on Monday.Mississippi recently retired the last state banner with the Confederate battle emblem that’s widely condemned as racist. A nine-member commission will recommend a replacement flag that, by legislative mandate, cannot …

In a normal year, the Delaware County, Ohio, health department would be setting out more than 90 mosquito traps a weekBug spray, swollen welts, citronella. It’s mosquito season.And in a normal year, the health department serving Ohio’s Delaware County would be setting out more than 90 mosquito traps a week — black tubs of stagnant water with nets designed to ensnare the little buggers.But this year, because of COVID-19, the mosquitoes will fly free.The coronavirus has pulled the staffers away, s …

Drain and CoverVector-Borne Disease Surveillance CoordinatorWhether you’re staying at home or traveling abroad, preventing mosquito bites is the best way to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease. Mosquitoes can be found in many different environments and you may not always notice when you have been bitten. Mosquito activity in Florida can be year round. The following are some steps that can be taken to help prevent mosquito bites.DRAIN: water from garbage cans, house. Drain standing water fr …

Mitigating mosquitoes with Sarasota's expertsLearn how to manage mosquito bites and, among other lessons, whether to put sunscreen or bug repellent on first.by: Sten Spinella Staff WriterSarasota County is home to more than 30 species of mosquitoes, and 13 of Florida's 80-plus species of mosquitoes can carry dangerous diseases. Although there is no silver bullet to keep mosquitoes from biting, Sarasota health officials identified several measures people can take to keep themselves and their neig …