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🌍🦟 New #INOVEC publication in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases!

Insights from our 2025 Rio workshop highlight the vital role of social sciences, community engagement and local knowledge in sustainable vector control.

🔗 doi.org/10.1371/jour...

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November 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Nothing beats the reproducibility of mechanistic findings across different strains/systems pertinent to the success of #Wolbachia-based #vectorcontrol. Check out this new gem!

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Type III CI factors from wAlbB induce cytoplasmic incompatibility via a Host Modification mechanism
Author summary Mosquito-borne diseases remain a major global health challenge, infecting hundreds of millions of people and causing hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. Wolbachia-based vector co...
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October 31, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Seminole County is on high alert after two locally acquired dengue cases were confirmed, prompting urgent mosquito control measures and a call for residents to take action in their own yards.

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County confirms two locally acquired dengue cases; mosquito control steps up fogging and larvicide work
Seminole County health and mosquito-control staff told commissioners the Florida Department of Health confirmed two locally acquired dengue cases and the county has increased nighttime fogging, daytime larviciding and canvassing of standing-water breeding sites while urging residents to remove containers and use repellent.
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October 31, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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Seminole County is facing a health alert after two locally acquired dengue cases were confirmed, prompting intensified mosquito control efforts and urgent advice for residents to eliminate standing water.

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Two locally acquired dengue cases confirmed in Seminole County; mosquito-control efforts intensified
The Florida Department of Health confirmed two locally acquired dengue cases in Seminole County. Mosquito control will increase nighttime fogging, daytime larviciding and targeted canvassing; health officials urged residents to remove standing water and use EPA-registered repellents.
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October 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Hamilton Township is bracing for a surge in respiratory viruses and measles, with health officials urging vaccinations and warning of increased mosquito risks.

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Board of Health warns of respiratory-virus season, measles risk and rising West Nile activity
Hamilton’s Board of Health received updates on respiratory-virus season, a nearby measles outbreak, and positive West Nile mosquito pools; health officials urged vaccinations, offered clinic schedules and outlined vector-control coordination with Mercer County.
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October 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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Emergency measures are in place in Orange County as officials tackle a cluster of dengue infections with aerial spraying and intensified mosquito control efforts.

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County orders targeted aerial spraying after cluster of locally transmitted dengue cases
Health officials confirmed a small cluster of locally transmitted dengue cases in Pine Hills and south Apopka and authorized three aerial ULV treatments and intensified ground response; county estimated initial cost at about $155,000 and urged residents to reduce standing water and seek care for fever with eye pain.
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October 21, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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A new #FreeAccess #Review in #RESMedVetEnt explores insecticide resistance in #Aedes aegypti across sub-Saharan Africa, providing an overview and perspective for effective #arbovirus control.
doi.org/10.1111/mve....

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October 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Cochise County is on high alert with six positive mosquito traps and three confirmed cases of West Nile virus this year—are you doing enough to protect your home?

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Cochise County health staff report West Nile activity, urge household prevention
County environmental health staff told the Board of Health they have detected six positive mosquito traps this year in Sierra Vista and Douglas and that the county has three reported human West Nile cases with two additional suspect cases pending state confirmation. Officials urged residents to remove standing water and offered larvicide 'dunks.'
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October 17, 2026 at 5:43 AM
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New #commentary in #RESInsectMolecBio

The anchor & the architect: Merging gene drive, membrane tethering & generative AI for next-generation vector control
doi.org/10.1111/imb....

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October 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Delighted to share that our review article "Making scents of mosquito lures: semiochemical attractants for adult mosquitoes" is now out in its final journal format in Parasites & Vectors!

📖 Enjoy reading: doi.org/10.1186/s130...

#ChemicalEcology #Mosquitoes #VectorControl #Entomology #OneHealth
October 13, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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Hillsborough County is grappling with an unprecedented dengue outbreak, reporting 223 confirmed cases and escalating multi-million-dollar mosquito control efforts.

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County updates dengue response as confirmed cases rise; mosquito-control costs top millions
Health officials told commissioners the dengue outbreak has 223 confirmed cases (with more awaiting confirmation), and county mosquito-control operations have required multi-million-dollar emergency spending and mutual-aid agreements to expand aerial and ground treatments.
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October 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Port Richey has officially declared a local emergency due to a dengue outbreak, aligning with Pasco County to unlock vital resources for mosquito control.

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Port Richey council declares local emergency after dengue cases
Port Richey adopted Resolution No. 26-18 Oct. 6, 2026, declaring a state of local emergency for an outbreak of dengue and other mosquito-borne illness; council said the move aligns the city with Pasco County and could unlock equipment and funding for mosquito control.
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October 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Dengue fever, often called "break bone fever," poses serious risks, especially for vulnerable groups like infants and the elderly, and officials warn that the response to this growing health threat may last until early December.

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Health officials outline dengue symptoms, risk groups and expected response timeline
Health department and mosquito-control representatives described dengue symptoms, at-risk groups (infants, elderly, pregnant people), incubation, and said most infected people are asymptomatic; they estimated response work could continue until November or early December.
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October 3, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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A dengue outbreak in Tampa Bay is raising alarms as officials warn it's the largest in decades, urging residents to eliminate standing water to combat this growing threat.

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Mosquito control warns of regional dengue outbreak, urges residents to remove standing water
Pasco County mosquito-control and health officials described a regional dengue outbreak and urged residents to remove standing water, use EPA-approved repellents and cooperate with targeted surveillance and treatment efforts.
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October 3, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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Pasco County is extending its state of emergency as dengue cases rise, allowing for a swift response to tackle this health threat.

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Pasco commissioners ratify local state of emergency as dengue spreads
The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners unanimously ratified a seven-day extension of a local state of emergency tied to a regional dengue outbreak, enabling faster coordination with state and neighboring-county partners.
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September 30, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Low mosquito trap counts in Broadwater County raise questions as nearby areas report West Nile cases—what does this mean for your safety?

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Board reports no West Nile positives in Broadwater County districts; nearby mosquito and human detections noted
Board members said trap counts in the Townsend Mosquito District are very low and there have been no positive pools or human cases in Broadwater County districts; they reported a West Nile–positive mosquito in Lewis and Clark County and a human case in Cascade County and said one more trap run is planned.
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September 23, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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Read reflections from APMEN, Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research & Malaria Consortium's #WorldMosquitoDay webinar about the future of #VectorControl.

Explore emerging challenges + innovations that could protect communities from diseases like #malaria.

www.malariaconsortium.org/blog/explori...
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September 18, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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🦟 Record West Nile virus cases hitting early this season as Americans prepare for Independence Day celebrations. The CDC urges mosquito…

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West Nile Record Cases: CDC Holiday Protection Guide
🦟 Record West Nile virus cases hitting early this season as Americans prepare for Independence Day celebrations. The CDC urges mosquito… #CDC #Communicabledisease #Mosquitoborneillness #Vectorcontrol #WestNilevirus
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September 16, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Extracted from a book published back in 1938. Unfortunately, the message is still relevant today.

#Mosquitoes and other #arthropods are a real problem, and we, #humans, have the tools to fight against the #pathogens they transmit.

Less #war, more #vectorcontrol.
September 16, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Butte County is facing a serious health alert as new positive tests for West Nile virus in mosquitoes and a second human case have been confirmed.

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#GridleyCityButteCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #VectorControl #PublicHealth #GridleyCity #DiseaseSurveillance
Staff reports additional West Nile positive mosquito pools and sentinel chicken result
Staff reported additional positive mosquito pools and a positive sentinel chicken test; Butte County Public Health has also confirmed a second human West Nile case in the county, staff said, and reminded residents the case information is confidential.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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Utah is facing an alarming rise in West Nile virus cases, prompting urgent calls for a dedicated mosquito abatement district to tackle the increasing threat.

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Regional mosquito abatement official urges county to consider special district as West Nile indicators rise
Southwest Mosquito Abatement district director Sean Emmett briefed commissioners on rising West Nile virus activity, mounting service requests and the limits of ad-hoc fogging; he recommended county consideration of a special mosquito abatement district (ballot measure) or interim funding for surveillance and source treatment.
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September 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Lakeville is facing a moderate risk of West Nile virus as regional cases rise, prompting town officials to ramp up mosquito control measures.

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Town hears mosquito surveillance update; region reports five West Nile human cases
A staff member told the board there have been five human West Nile virus cases regionally (not in Lakeville), 263 positive West Nile mosquito samples, and 13 positive 'Tripoli' mosquito samples with no human cases; town spraying of public properties continues on a two-week cycle through September.
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September 10, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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A dead crow in Danville has tested positive for West Nile virus, raising alarms about an invasive mosquito species that bites during the day and can spread serious diseases.

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Mosquito district warns Danville homeowners after local West Nile positive bird; urges weekly backyard checks
Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector District told the Danville Town Council on Sept. 1 that one dead bird found in Danville tested positive for West Nile virus and the county has logged nine positive birds this year. The district urged residents to remove standing water weekly and to report daytime‑biting Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
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September 9, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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🦟 Record West Nile virus cases hitting early this season as Americans prepare for Independence Day celebrations. The CDC urges mosquito…

#CDC #Communicabledisease #Mosquitoborneillness #Vectorcontrol #WestNilevirus

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West Nile Record Cases: CDC Holiday Protection Guide
🦟 Record West Nile virus cases hitting early this season as Americans prepare for Independence Day celebrations. The CDC urges mosquito… #CDC #Communicabledisease #Mosquitoborneillness #Vectorcontrol #WestNilevirus
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September 6, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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📢🦟 New #INOVEC publication!

🔬 A new review explores how #AI & computer vision 🤖📸 are transforming automated insect identification.

🤝 Resulting from INOVEC-funded secondments & scientific exchanges between UoM, ENSEA & IRD.

📖 doi.org/10.1093/jise...

#VectorControl #HorizonEurope
September 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM