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The Brave Science of Mosquito Bites

Volunteers in Salt Lake City are allowing South American mosquitoes to feed on their blood to help maintain a colony for education and research at the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District. Mosquitoes are a major public health concern as they can carry viruses such as dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika. With climate change creating a warmer and wetter environment, mosquito populations are expected to strengthen. Local agencies in the United States reported over 1,100 cases of West Nile virus in 2022. Mosquito control efforts are becoming increasingly important as the mosquito season starts earlier and lasts longer.

via VOA Learning English|

#climate-change #disease-control #health

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Scientists' Blood Sacrifice: Mosquitoes Feast While Researching Control Methods

Mosquito control districts in the United States are working to combat the threat of disease-carrying mosquitoes, such as those that carry dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika. As climate change creates a warmer and wetter environment, mosquitoes are thriving. The Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District is one such organization that monitors and controls mosquito populations. They use various methods, including trapping, sorting, and testing mosquitoes for viruses. The district has observed that the mosquito season is starting earlier and lasting longer due to climate change. While mosquitoes are dangerous, they also play a critical role in ecosystems as pollinators and food sources.

via New York Post |

#climate-change #disease-control #health

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Mosquito Population Surges, New Species Discovered, Experts Concerned

Concerns are rising in Kings County, California, as the number of mosquitoes has surged due to increased water levels in Tulare Lake. The Kings Mosquito Abatement District is struggling to control the mosquito population, which has led to a significant budget overrun. Residents have reported an increase in mosquito activity since the reappearance of Tulare Lake. The district has taken action by spraying pesticides, but the high number of mosquitoes since April is unprecedented. Financial assistance from the state is helping with pesticide applications, but the district acknowledges that complete eradication is unlikely. The possibility of a second round of aerial spraying in Corcoran is being considered due to the detection of the West Nile virus.

via KFSN-TV|

#environment #kings-county #mosquito-abatement

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Utah's Mosquito Control Ramps Up Amidst Surge in Population"

Utah is experiencing a surge in mosquito populations this year, with the South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District finding about 10 times the expected number of mosquitoes. The increase is attributed to a combination of factors, including a healthy winter with ample snowpack, cool daytime temperatures in the spring, evening showers, and a subsequent warm-up. While no mosquitoes in the district have tested positive for West Nile Virus, residents are advised to take precautions such as wearing long sleeves, using repellent, and eliminating standing water to prevent mosquito breeding.

via FOX 13 News Utah|

#environment #mosquito-abatement #mosquitoes

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Utah Scientists Combat Malaria in Africa.

Two scientists from the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District in Utah are working in Mali to help reduce malaria. They are teaching villagers how to study mosquito species and get rid of them using Utah's abatement model for killing mosquitoes. Pregnant women and children are most vulnerable to malaria, and nearly 12 million people have died from it since 2000, according to the World Health Organization. The scientists plan to collaborate with students at the University of Bamako and their work has spread to other countries in Africa.

via KSL.com|

#africa #health #malaria