Utah Mosquito Abatement Association

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Mosquitoes Found in Iceland for the First Time

Iceland, one of the last places on Earth to be mosquito-free, recorded its first sighting this month.

Scientists say warming is making the country more hospitable to the insects.

Ankle-biting mosquito found in Washington County prompts public health alert An invasive mosquito has been found in Washington County, according to a recent public health advisory.

www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/ankle-b...

WNV updates from across the state for human (48) & horse (21) cases. Recent & past reports: epi.utah.gov/west-nile-vi... & mosquito positive samples: maps.vectorsurv.org/arbo (link in bio). Take preventive measures against mosquito bites. There are also vaccines for horses for West Nile virus!

WNV updates from across the state for human (43) & horse (20) cases. Find recent & past reports here: epi.utah.gov/west-nile-vi... & mosquito positive samples here: maps.vectorsurv.org/arbo. Take preventive measures against mosquito bites. There are also vaccines for horses against West Nile virus!

The UMAA annual meeting starts on October 27 and goes to October 29! We are officially less than one month away. 🦟 Utah MADs: make sure you're registered and have your hotel accommodations made. We'll see you in Park City!

Mosquito abatement districts across Utah use Integrated Mosquito Management, or IMM. IMM uses a combination of methods to help reduce mosquitoes. Check out this page on the CDC website to learn more about it! www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/p...

Use these suggestions to reduce and avoid #mosquito bites! There have already been 28 human cases of West Nile virus this mosquito season so be sure you're protecting yourself. Share with your friends & family to prevent bites. 🦟

West Nile virus updates from across the state for human & horse cases. You can find the recent & past reports here: epi.utah.gov/west-nile-vi... & mosquito positive samples: maps.vectorsurv.org/arbo. Wear an EPA approved insect repellent and cover up exposed skin to prevent mosquito bites!

8 human cases of West Nile virus — 1 death — detected in Utah, Davis counties Two county health departments in Utah are reporting more human cases of West Nile virus on Wednesday, including one that led to the death of a Davis County resident.

Two county health departments in Utah are reporting more human cases of West Nile virus on Wednesday, including one that led to the death of a Davis County resident.

Mosquito abatement districts in Utah, including SLCMAD, have been detecting recent positive mosquito samples of St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV). It is not new to the U.S., & has been detected in Utah before. Like WNV, there is no vaccine to prevent SLEV. Remember to prevent mosquito bites! 🦟

2 cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Cache County, bringing state's total to 3 Health officials discovered two confirmed cases of West Nile virus in Cache County, they announced Friday.

ksltv.com/health/2-cas...

The Salt Lake County Health Department announced today the first human case of WNV in Utah this year. Public health's investigation has determined they were likely infected in late July near the Jordan River in the southern half of Salt Lake County.

www.saltlakecounty.gov/health/news/...

Check out the items highlighted in yellow. Do you have any of these around your property? If so, you may want to check 'em out for standing water! Mosquito larvae require standing water in order to survive and grow.

Mosquitoes have four stages of their life cycle and the first three take place in the water. It's important to remember to check your property for standing or stagnant water at least once a week to reduce mosquitoes!

Utah has many mosquito abatement districts (MAD) across the region. Check out umaa.org to find your local MAD and check out AMCA's new website, Yesterday's Threat Today's Solution to find more mosquito prevention information.

It's the last day of February! Spring is around the corner, and soon mosquitoes will be, too. 🦟 Be proactive and be prepared to prevent mosquito bites once the weather gets warmer. ☀️

#mosquitoprevention #mosquitobiteprevention

Join SLCMAD on Thursday, 2/27, for the groundbreaking ceremony of the District's Phase II development! Groundbreaking begins at 11:30 am, refreshments will be provided. 🦟

Many of the Utah districts attended the West Central MVCA joint meeting with the Wyoming Mosquito & Vector Control Association last week!

Participating in these meetings are valuable and allow different regions to come together to continue improving vector programs and protect public health.🦟

The West Central Mosquito & Vector Control Association + Wyoming Mosquito Management Association are combining forces this year for their annual meetings! Taking place at the Snow King Resort in Jackson, WY from February 19-20; learn more here: www.wcmvca.org.

New publication from SLCMAD! "Managed #honeybees, Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae), face greater risk from parasites and pathogens than #mosquitocontrol #insecticide applications" is open access in the Science of The Total Environment.

Find it here & please share:
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Our colleagues at PacVec have included an update in their newsletter from the CDC regarding dengue and Oropouche viruses. For those traveling, remember to take preventive measures like wearing insect repellent and covering up exposed skin.

Evidence of Limited Laboratory Infection of Culex Tarsalis (Diptera: Culicidae) by Usutu Virus | Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases Background: Usutu virus (USUV) is an emerging flavivirus, closely related to West Nile virus (WNV), that has spread into Europe from Africa. Since Culex tarsalis Coquillett is an important vector for ...

A new publication from SLCMAD's Dr. Byers! Check it out in the Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases journal; "Evidence of Limited Laboratory Infection of Culex tarsalis (Diptera: Culicidae) by Usutu Virus".
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www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...

Applicants are invited for up to two (2) students (official USM start date August 2025 but summer 2025 start for accepted students will be supported) to join the lab of Dr. Donald Yee. The position(s) will focus on aspects of the population or community ecology of litter invertebrates or mosquitoes in the Luquillo Experiment Forest (LEF) in Puerto Rico at the NSF funded Luquillo Long Term Ecological Research site (LTER). The position will be supported during the summer months by the LTER (travel, lodging, and per diem). Full tuition scholarships for the successful applicant(s) are provided and support for the academic year is provided by teaching assistantships and research assistantships (when available) Position 1 (Ph.D.) will focus on litter invertebrate populations or communities, and could be based on effects of climate change including drought and large disturbances like hurricanes. We have several years of data on litter invertebrate communities (including pre-Hurricane Maria, 2017) that would serve as a good foundation for more specific hypothesis driven questions. Position 2 (M.S.) could focus on either litter invertebrates as above, or on mosquitoes in the LEF. Currently we are collaborating on a lizard-malaria system in the LEF as well as asking various ecological questions about understudied mosquitoes in the forest. Either system can serve as the basis for a high quality M.S. project. A taxonomic or systematic based project would also be entertained. Deadline for Fall 2025 applications is 15 February 2025. The Yee Lab is committed to an inclusive environment for all members. For these positions I am only accepting U.S. students. Before formally applying, interested students should submit (via e-mail) a cover letter with a brief (~ one page) review of your research experience, interests, and goals, a current CV, and contact information for two references to: donald.yee@usm.edu, Donald A. Yee, Ph.D., @mosquitolab (Blueky), School of BEES

Please share. I'm recruiting up to 2 grad students to join my lab this fall and work on litter inverts or mosquitoes in Puerto Rico (summer start date possible). I am NOT taking non-U.S. students. Either student should have interests and background in ecology of insects. Details in ad.🦟🐜🪳🇵🇷🌴

Recombinant venom proteins in insect seminal fluid reduce female lifespan - Nature Communications Current methods for genetic biocontrol of insect pests (e.g. gene drives) take generations to reduce harm. Here, authors engineered male fruit flies to express venom proteins in their seminal fluid th...

🦟 Genetic Breakthrough in Pest Control

The Toxic Male Technique uses engineered male insects to transfer venom proteins during mating, reducing female lifespans by up to 64%.

This rapid biocontrol could curb mosquito-borne diseases & protect crops.

🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#SciComm 🧪

Our DNA 2024 Our DNA is the official magazine of the School of Biological Sciences, University of Utah, published in partnership with College of Science.

Check out this article from the OUR DNA magazine of @universityofutah.bsky.social Biological Sciences! SLCMAD hosts students from their SRI program 🦟
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An infographic titled 'Meet the Flies That Pollinate!' explaining the role of flies in pollination. It features various fly families such as Syrphidae (Hoverflies), Calliphoridae (Blow Flies), Bombyliidae (Bee Flies), and others. Each family includes facts about their pollination habits and unique traits, alongside colorful illustrations of the flies. Key highlights include the chocolate midge's role in cacao pollination, the adaptability of blow flies in urban environments, and how bee flies mimic bees. The infographic also explains the difference between bees and flies, noting that flies have one pair of wings while bees have two.

I'm still on my personal mission to share that flies are important pollinators too! 🪰🌼

I shared this infographic at the @entsocamerica.bsky.social meeting last month -- learn about some fly families that pollinate 🧪 #entomology #pollinators #diptera

References and more info: bit.ly/flypollinate

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