Florida was the epicenter of an outbreak of malaria, the first time the tropical disease was contracted in the state in 20 years. Six cases of “locally acquired” malaria were reported in southwest Florida in May and June, according to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH). All six cases were localized in Sarasota County—halfway between…
‘Locally Acquired’ Malaria Outbreak in Florida Infects 6 People in Sarasota County
6 Natural Ways to Keep Mosquitoes From Ruining the Party
Just as you are about to indulge in some well-deserved downtime on the patio with friends or family on a lazy summer evening, you hear that familiar whining buzz or feel a little nip on your exposed skin. Then, suddenly everyone is slapping and smacking themselves and running for cover. You can keep mosquitoes from…
Why More Mosquitoes Are Showing Up in Canada
It’s a part of summer in Canada that the tourism brochures don’t always tell you about—mosquitoes. They can turn an otherwise idyllic summer evening into an indoor retreat. And unfortunately, the problem might be getting a little worse. That’s because a few more species of the blood-sucking pests are showing up in Canada—both by increased…
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Set to Be Released in California and Florida
Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes are set to be released in California and Florida in an effort to reduce the number of real, disease-carrying invasive mosquitoes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday approved use of the genetically engineered insects in pilot projects in specific districts across both states. The mosquitoes were made by UK-based biotechnology firm Oxitec,…
West Nile Virus Detected in Dead Crow Found in South Pasadena
SOUTH PASADENA—The first indication this year of West Nile virus circulating in Los Angeles County was detected in a dead crow collected in South Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (MVCD) announced June 7. West Nile virus is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Birds can become…
Facts Matter (May 7): Bill Gates-Funded Company Releases Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in US
A biotech company, funded by the Bill Gates Foundation, is about to release genetically modified mosquitoes into the Florida Keys. It was just revealed that Maricopa County officials have refused to provide the county’s routers to the election auditors. As a response to the “defund the police” movement, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a round of…
Bill Gates-Funded Company Releases Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in US
Genetically modified mosquitoes have been released for the first time in the United States, as part of an experiment to combat insect-borne diseases such as Dengue fever, yellow fever and the Zika virus.
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