Mosquitoes
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Tyler Maire | Indian River Mosquito Control District Photo credit: Tyler Maire, UF/IFAS Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance Diseases carried by mosquitoes are a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly in warm and humid regions with high mosquito populations. Species like Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus can transmit viruses including dengue, Zika, and…
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Many people worry that mosquitoes might spread Lyme disease. After all, mosquito bites are common, and Lyme disease is one of the most widespread vector-borne diseases in the Northern Hemisphere. However, new research suggests that mosquitoes are very unlikely to transmit this disease to humans. What Causes Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is caused by bacteria…
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