Mosquitoes

Global transportation and trade, compounded by people continuing to alter the local environment, have led to the spread of mosquitoes. But how will these insects deal with a warming world?

There’s now another case of the West Nile Virus in Bay County, bringing the total to five. Bay County health officials first confirmed two cases in July,…

Bay County now has a fourth human case of West Nile Virus. County Health Department spokeswoman Heather Kretzer says older residents who are particularly…

With a new one reported this month, Bay County now has three cases of the West Nile Virus. Health officials are urging residents to be cautious of the…

With the heavy rains these past few days, Bay County health officials are urging residents to take proper precautions to prevent illnesses during and…

Bay County health officials are reporting an additional human case of the West Nile Virus. They’re urging residents to remain diligent in protecting…

Mosquito populations on the East Coast are 2 to 3 times larger than normal, according to an estimate by The National Pest Management Association.…

Florida has confirmed its first sexually-transmitted case of the Zika virus of this year. That comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are…

With all this rainy weather this month, Leon County health officials are encouraging area residents to watch out for mosquitoes. Because mosquitoes can…

Florida’s mosquito control districts are hoping to convince lawmakers to increase their funding to help fight the Zika virus—a mosquito borne disease that…