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View of the back of a white pickup truck, in the bed of which is a small engine next to a large green metal spray nozzle extending upward out of the bed, with the nozzle pointing to the right, out of which emanates a white mist.

Mosquito Sprays Can Reduce West Nile Virus Risk, Even If Population Numbers Don’t Drop

In a new study on truck-mounted mosquito-control sprays, the proportion of local mosquito populations that could potentially carry West Nile virus decreased after treatments, even though overall numbers of mosquitoes weren’t affected—an “invisible” but positive sign about the utility of such mosquito management efforts.

Entomology Today 2 months ago 2 Comments

Snow-Covered Tires Help Invasive Mosquitoes Survive Cold Winters

Abandoned car tires are known for providing attractive egg-laying sites for mosquitoes, but new research shows that tires—especially when covered in snow—also insulate mosquito eggs from harsh winter temperatures.