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FMEL in the media

Rare case of malaria in FLoridaFlorida reports rare case of locally transmitted malaria; Alert issued in two counties.  Jan Wesner Childs.  The Weather Channel. May 31 2023.  Video here.

 

 

 


 

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There's a new mosquito on the Florida scene, and scientists are worried.  Jim Waymer.  Florida Today. March 22, 2023.  https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/environment/2023/03/22/university-of-florida-scientists-are-tracking-a-new-mosquito-species/70029613007/

 


 

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Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered?  A medical entomologist points to metabolism, body odor and mindset.  Dr. Jonathan Day.  The Conversation.  September 9th, 2022.  https://theconversation.com/why-are-some-people-mosquito-magnets-and-others-unbothered-a-medical-entomologist-points-to-metabolism-body-odor-and-mindset-187957

 

 


 

New Florida Museum Gallery Exhibits Busts Mosquito Myths
New Florida Museum gallery exhibit busts mosquito myths.  Nikhil Srinivasan, Florida Museum, August 24, 2022.  https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/pressroom/2022/08/24/mosquito-gallery-exhibit/


 

Eva Buckner interview with Consumer Reports
How to find a mosquito trap that actually works.  Avoid bug zappers, experts say.  Instead, try these evidence-backed traps and other strategies to stay safe.  Kevin Loria. Consumer Reports.  August 18, 2022.  Inverview with Dr. Eva Buckner.  https://www.consumerreports.org/health/insect-repellent/mosquito-traps-lures-bug-zappers-a6094812568/


WIRED - Inside the Plan to Release Life-Saving Mosquitoes. 6/10/2022.  Interview with Dr. Eva Buckner (FMEL)


Smartt Lab
UF scientist tackles mosquito-borne illnesses, engages youth in STEM. Lourdes Mederos, The News Press 4/24/2022

South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report.  March 29, 2022


Culex mosquito blood feeding on a lizard
Study finds mosquitoes transmitting West Nile virus love to bite non-native lizards in Florida , Arizona (photo - UF/IFAS L.Reeves). Press release, Outbreak News Today.  http://outbreaknewstoday.com/study-finds-mosquitoes-transmitting-west-nile-virus-love-to-bite-non-native-lizards-in-florida-arizona-10023/





Can antiviral agents help with immune systems fight mosquito-borne Dengue? Lourdes Mederos.  South Dade Newsleader.  http://www.southdadenewsleader.com/news/can-antiviral-agents-help-immune-systems-fight-mosquito-borne-dengue/article_9e4f04f0-5c4b-11ec-bb93-833c5b5c4ee2.html




Biosafety Lab
Mosquitoes that spread Zika are becoming resistant to the pesticides targeting them. Kathy Grey, WGCU.  https://news.wgcu.org/2021-03-17/mosquitoes-that-spread-zika-are-becoming-resistant-to-the-pesticides-targeting-them




Mosquito landing on the flower
The secret lives of mosquitoes, the world's most hated insects.  Cypress Hansen, Smithsonian Voices.  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national-museum-of-natural-history/2021/08/19/secret-life-worlds-most-hated-insect/


Aedes scapularis mosquito
Scientist find new invasive mosquito species in Florida.  Greg Allen, NPR.  https://www.npr.org/2021/03/16/976598336/scientists-find-new-invasive-mosquito-species-in-florida








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New mosquito species found in South Florida.  It's an aggressive biter, of course.  Adriana Brasileiro, Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-02-mosquito-species-south-florida-aggressive.html


NPR Short Wave Podcast - Micro Wave: Why Mosquitoes Bite You More Than Your Friends NPR Short Wave: Why mosquitoes bite you more than your friends.  9 minute podcast.  Brit Hanson, NPR.  https://www.npr.org/2020/09/09/911212751/micro-wave-why-mosquitoes-bite-you-more-than-your-friends


Manatee with face on surface of water
UF study shows mosquitoes bite manatees and may give viruses.  Tyler Treadway, Treasure Cost Newspapers.  https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-lagoon/health/2020/08/31/uf-study-shows-mosquitoes-bite-manatees-may-give-them-viruses/5622518002/


Image of adult aedes aegypti
Yellow fever, asian tiger mosquitoes, both adept at transmitting Zika.  Infection Control Today.  https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/yellow-fever-asian-tiger-mosquitoes-both-adept-transmitting-zika


Eva Buckner working with cage of mosquitoes
Treasure coast scientist working to stop West Nile virus mosquitoes.  Mike Winikoff, Hometown News.  https://www.hometownnewstc.com/news/vero-beach-scientist-working-to-stop-west-nile-virus-mosquitoes/article_fa1e122e-e7b4-11ea-879b-6b7d69ae2f94.html


Manatee under water
Study shows mosquitoes can spread diseases to manatees.  Lourdes Rodriguez, Lake Okeechobee News.  https://lakeokeechobeenews.com/community-news/ag-and-marine-industries-surveyed-about-pandemic-effects/


Silhouette of a mosquito adult with a yellow sun background
750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes are being released in Florida - Here's why.  Korin Miller, Health.  https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/genetically-engineered-mosquitoes?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-share-article


biting mosquitoes on a arm inside a mosquito cage
Scientists fight disease-carrying mosquitoes by letting them feed off their blood.  Elizabeth Landau, Washington Post.  https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/mosquitoes-researchers-feeding-blood/2020/08/21/25f30252-c608-11ea-a99f-3bbdffb1af38_story.html