Several States Confirm West Nile Virus in Mosquito Samples
In recent weeks, mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been discovered in samples taken from states in a variety of locations throughout the U.S. July 7, 2021 Posted by Madisyn Woodring Mosquitoes Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been discovered in samples taken from states in a variety of locations throughout the U.S. Here’s a […]
Flies Can Carry Coronavirus, But There’s Little Cause for Concern
Study: Flies can carry coronavirus, but there’s little cause for concern – Pest Management Professional : Pest Management Professional By Heather Gooch | April 28, 2021 PHOTO: DR. GERALD WEGNER, BCE-EMERITUS Two new studies that were recently published in the journal Parasites & Vectors have found that house flies (Musca domestica) can carry SARS-CoV-2, the virus […]
Study: Fruit Flies Can Spread Foodborne Pathogens
ADDRESSING INFESTATIONS The most important part of fruit fly control is finding the source of the adult flies—meaning the organic matter where their larvae are feeding and developing, says Angela Tucker, PhD, manager, technical services, Terminix International Co., LP, Memphis, Tenn. If an adult population is large, a health inspector might fine the facility. If a restaurant […]
Malaria Awareness
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites. The parasites are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, called “malaria vectors.” There are 5 parasite species that cause malaria in humans, and 2 of these species – P. falciparum and P. vivax – pose the greatest threat. In 2018, P. falciparum accounted for 99.7% of estimated malaria cases in the WHO African Region […]
Rare Mosquito Disease Confirmed in Michigan, New Hampshire
In a year already overcome by a global pandemic, a rare mosquito-borne disease is popping up in at least two states. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services this week announced a confirmed case of Jamestown Canyon virus, spread by the same kind of mosquitoes that carry other more common diseases like West Nile […]