#mosquitoes — Public Fediverse posts

How worried should we be about the invasive mosquitoes in the UK?

Mosquitoes that can transmit infections like dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus have been found breeding in the UK.

The UK Health Security Agency announced that the species had been detected at residential properties in east London. The fourth time it’s been discovered in the UK in recent years, and the first time it’s been found breeding.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260904-how-worried-should-we-be-about-the-invasive-mosquitoes-in-the-uk?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Mosquitoes #Health #Virus #ClimateChange #Science #Europe

A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there
#Health #AedesAegypti #Zika #Dengue #Chikungunya #UK#Vectors #Environment #London #ClimateChange
#Mosquitoes #PublicHealth
#InfectiousDiseases
https://the-14.com/a-mosquito-that-can-transmit-zika-has-bred-in-london-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-virus-is-spreading-in-people-there/

A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there
#Health #AedesAegypti #Zika #Dengue #Chikungunya #UK#Vectors #Environment #London #ClimateChange
#Mosquitoes #PublicHealth
#InfectiousDiseases
https://the-14.com/a-mosquito-that-can-transmit-zika-has-bred-in-london-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-virus-is-spreading-in-people-there/

A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there
#Health #AedesAegypti #Zika #Dengue #Chikungunya #UK#Vectors #Environment #London #ClimateChange
#Mosquitoes #PublicHealth
#InfectiousDiseases
https://the-14.com/a-mosquito-that-can-transmit-zika-has-bred-in-london-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-virus-is-spreading-in-people-there/

A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there
#Health #AedesAegypti #Zika #Dengue #Chikungunya #UK#Vectors #Environment #London #ClimateChange
#Mosquitoes #PublicHealth
#InfectiousDiseases
https://the-14.com/a-mosquito-that-can-transmit-zika-has-bred-in-london-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-virus-is-spreading-in-people-there/

A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there
#Health #AedesAegypti #Zika #Dengue #Chikungunya #UK#Vectors #Environment #London #ClimateChange
#Mosquitoes #PublicHealth
#InfectiousDiseases
https://the-14.com/a-mosquito-that-can-transmit-zika-has-bred-in-london-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-virus-is-spreading-in-people-there/

Invasive mosquitoes that can carry viruses like dengue, chikungunya and Zika have been found breeding in east London #science #publichealth #mosquitoes

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2587789-how-worried-should-we-be-about-the-invasive-mosquitoes-in-the-uk/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Invasive mosquitoes that can carry viruses like dengue, chikungunya and Zika have been found breeding in east London #science #publichealth #mosquitoes

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Invasive mosquitoes that can carry viruses like dengue, chikungunya and Zika have been found breeding in east London #science #publichealth #mosquitoes

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2587789-how-worried-should-we-be-about-the-invasive-mosquitoes-in-the-uk/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Invasive mosquitoes that can carry viruses like dengue, chikungunya and Zika have been found breeding in east London #science #publichealth #mosquitoes

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2587789-how-worried-should-we-be-about-the-invasive-mosquitoes-in-the-uk/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Why insects are swarming Chicago

In the parks, at the lakefront and beyond, swarms of mosquitoes, flies and other bugs are chasing away…
#NewsBeep #News #Topstories #Chicago #flies #Headlines #Insects #Mosquitoes #Summer #TopStories
https://www.newsbeep.com/718636/

It is possible that neem oil will be a good natural deterrent to mosquitoes ... however ... I do not want to walk around smelling like garlic + onions + peanuts. 🤢

(unfortunately, garlic and onion make me ill (yes it's very sad) so even though the smell isn't really from garlic and onions my little brain thinks it is even though my big brain explains it's not)

I will try mixing it with sweet almond oil and sweet orange essential oil.

If that doesn't work, we're back to the chemicals. Which were working. When I remembered to put it on.
#neem #mosquitoes

The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District has confirmed the discovery of invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Hayward. They are "highly aggressive" and active during the day. The eggs are tiny and can survive for more than a year without water. https://alamedapost.com/news/invasive-mosquitoes-detected-in-hayward/

#alameda #AlamedaCountyMosquitoAbatementDistrict #mosquitoes

If you feel like mosquitoes have something against you specifically... you might be right. Mosquitoes do prefer some people in particular for a variety of reasons (some studies argue it's mostly BO).

Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667114X21000522

#Mosquitoes #Science

The number one killer on Earth " Mosquitoes"

Mosquitoes now have their own World Mosquito Day, which falls on August 20th of each year, commemorating the date in 1897 when British mycologist Ronald Ross discovered that Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria.

#Mosquitoes #MosquitoBorneDiseases #PublicHealth #Dengue #Malaria

Don’t Add A Water Feature To Your Garden Before You Read About These 7 Mistakes To Avoid https://www.allforgardening.com/1933157/dont-add-a-water-feature-to-your-garden-before-you-read-about-these-7-mistakes-to-avoid/ #backyard #BackyardGarden #BackyardGardening #ImageCredit #mosquitoes #Shutterstock #StandingWater #WaterFeature

💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🦟🧪 Researchers in #Florida recruited 119 volunteers in #Miami and measured which #mosquitoes lingered near each person’s arm in a scent chamber.

Using gas #chromatography and skin-swab #DNA sequencing, they compared air #chemistry and the #microbes living on volunteers’ forearms. The finding is that each of three mosquito species favors its own blend of human scents, and that the most enticing people for one species are not necessarily appealing to another.

👉 https://phys.org/news/2026-08-people-mosquito-magnets-unbitten.html

#science #bacteria #insects #biology #nature #study #health #wildlife #summer #research

"It’s summertime, when our glorious weather provides the opportunity for yard work and gardening," writes Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft. "Here are some tips to keep you and your neighbors safe and healthy this summer and beyond." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/mayor-ashcraft-remember-gas-powered-leaf-blowers-are-banned-in-alameda/

#alameda #ausd #GreenhouseGasEmissions #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #mosquitoes

Climate change is poised to expose more people to malaria in cooler parts of Africa by the end of the century, with cases potentially rising as much as 20% in coastal southern Africa, according to a new study. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/08/04/climate-change/climate-change-africa-malaria-map/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #climatechange #africa #malaria #mosquitoes

Research assistant positions available to contribute to map the brain connectome of the mosquito Aedes aegypti, in the groups of Lisa Marin and Greg Jefferis in Cambridge, UK.

https://flyconnecto.me/2026/08/01/the-aedes-team-is-recruiting/

Note many who held such positions for a year or two went on to do a PhD in neuroscience afterwards.

#neuroscience #PhDJobs #Fedihire #Aedes #mosquitoes #connectomics

“I Hate Texas” by Marissa Payne

I hate Texas
I hate the heat
I hate the traffic
I hate the Cowboys

I hate the mosquitoes
I hate the hogs
And I hate how we have all the stray dogs

I hate the politics
I hate the patrol
I sometimes even hate the police
But I hate the hate most of all

I love Texas
It is my home
But I hate how Texas makes me hate Texas
Most of all

Copyright © 2026 Marissa Payne
All Rights Reserved

West Nile virus detected in Ottawan mosquitoes for the 1st time this season

Press release: https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/first-mosquitoes-test-positive-west-nile-virus-season-2
Article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-west-nile-virus-mosquitos-9.7293445
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Le virus du Nil occidental détecté dans des moustiques ottaviens pour la première fois cette saison

https://ottawa.ca/fr/hotel-de-ville/sujets-de-lheure/salle-de-presse/les-premiers-moustiques-testes-positifs-au-virus-du-nil-occidental-cette-saison-0

#Ottawa #WestNileVirus #VirusDuNilOccidental #Health #Santé #Mosquitoes #Moustiques

Climate Change Drives Rise of Tropical Diseases in Europe

📰 Original title: Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Users: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/climate-change-drives-rise-of-tropical-diseases-in-europe.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world

#climatechange #climatechange #mosquitoes #tropicaldiseases

Climate Change Drives Rise of Tropical Diseases in Europe

📰 Original title: Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Users: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/climate-change-drives-rise-of-tropical-diseases-in-europe.html?utm_source=mastodon_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_social

#climatechange #climatechange #mosquitoes #tropicaldiseases

Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/story/tropical-diseases-dengue-fever-and-chikungunya-on-the-rise-in-europe/

We welcome our 3rd plenary speaker at #ABL2026!

Dr. Chloé Lahondère (Virginia Tech, USA) explores how temperature shapes mosquito biology across scales—from host interactions and thermoregulation to climate change and ecosystem processes. 🦟🌡️

Register now! https://ablaoc.sciencesconf.org/
#Mosquitoes #ThermalBiology #ClimateChange #DiseaseEcology

Google's 32 million mosquito plan has the science, but the real test is regulation

Share if you found this interesting.

https://1ban.news/google-sterile-mosquitoes-australia-lessons/

#1ban #google #sterile #mosquitoes #australia #science

#News #GoodNews #Uganda #Wales #Disease #Mosquitoes #Catnip #Research #Science #alt

ARRON PARNAS 7/19/26
GOOD NEWS ONLY
NATURAL INEXPENSIVE MOSQUITO REPELLENT

Can #DEET attract #mosquitoes? A lab study offers clues
Exposing the insects as they feed can turn the repellent into an attractant
Although DEET has been a “gold standard” in #insectrepellent for decades, it’s still unclear exactly how it works. Lab experiments suggest mosquitoes can smell DEET and learn to associate it with food, but it’s unclear whether that happens in the wild.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/deet-repellent-attract-mosquitoe-spray
https://archive.ph/fYmH0

A cheap, homegrown catnip lotion could replace DEET for millions of Ugandans

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/a-cheap-homegrown-catnip-lotion-could-replace-deet-for-millions-of-ugandans/

"California is releasing 500,000 mosquitoes. Here's why that's a good thing"

#California #Mosquitoes

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/california-releases-mosquitoes-san-gabriel-valley

We’re Living in a Tick Nightmare. It’s Time to Go to War.

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/opinion/ticks-disease-lyme-alpha-gal.html

We’re Living in a Tick Nightmare. It’s Time to Go to War.

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/opinion/ticks-disease-lyme-alpha-gal.html

We’re Living in a Tick Nightmare. It’s Time to Go to War.

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/opinion/ticks-disease-lyme-alpha-gal.html

We’re Living in a Tick Nightmare. It’s Time to Go to War.

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/opinion/ticks-disease-lyme-alpha-gal.html

We’re Living in a Tick Nightmare. It’s Time to Go to War.

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/opinion/ticks-disease-lyme-alpha-gal.html

Minneapolis was my go-to spot for summer vacations all through the 1980s. It's a comfortable city, filled with culture and entertainment. #minneapolis #minnesota #minneapolisminnesota #midwest #midwestcity #midwestcities #farmland #farmlands #farmers #city #urban #cultural #entertainment #entertainments #movies #film #theatre #theater #guthrietheater #theguthrie #lakes #mosquitoes #smalltownattributes #modern #forwardthinking #progressive #progress #midwestprogress #prince #rock #rockmusic

Hey all, have you been keeping up with Aleya's Carbon Neutral Strike updates the last few days? Not only are they chock full of interesting details about what it is like to live a fossil-fuel-free life in Jamaica, but Aleya also ruminates on ecological transformation, green energy, billionaires, mosquitoes, and much much more.

https://shows.acast.com/solarpunk-presents/episodes/carbon-neutral-strike-update-1-days-1-10

#solarpunk #SolarpunkPresentsPodcast #Jamaica #AleyaJobson #fastfrwrd.info #mosquitoes #CarbonNeutralStrike #Mosquitoes

So, I usually don't promote certain brands, but I've found that #NantucketSpider's products work (even their #TickRepellent) -- and they make a dog-friendly #BugSpray (but keep any of their products away from cats). If one is ambitious, they can make their DIY their own bug sprays (I'll be posting some recipes for those.)

Nantucket Spider
Original Bug Repellent For People

"Our 8 oz insect repellent spray bottle size is big enough to spray the whole family and is topped with our signature fine-mist trigger sprayer for superior coverage.

Ingredients: Cedarwood Oil, Citronella Oil, Clove Oil, Geranium Oil, Lemongrass Oil, Peppermint Oil Rosemary Oil, Spearmint Oil, Distilled Water, Vegetable Glycerin


Essential Oil Bug Spray for People

The Official Bug Spray of Summer

Our Original Bug Repellent for People is made from a blend of organic essential oils and is highly effective at repelling mosquitos (99% effective in independent tests) and biting flies.

Note: Not for use on cats or dogs. For Dogs, try our Bug Repellent Spray for Dogs instead. None of our repellents should be used on cats."

How to Use

Spray directly onto skin, hair, clothing, and gear as needed. Reapply more frequently in humid or heavily bug-infested conditions. For added tick deterrence, spray from the waist down with special attention to socks and shoes.

Always patch test before first use.


Which Repellent Should I Buy?

Nantucket Spider Original Repellent (Orange Label): This is our best seller. It has a unique blend of essential oils of cedar wood, citronella, clove, geranium, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary, and spearmint. While our 8 ounce bottles have our signature trigger sprayer, our 4 and 2 ounce sizes (with pump sprayers) are convenient for travel and to carry in a handbag or a backpack. Comes in four sizes (2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).

Nantucket Spider Summer Camp Repellent (Blue Label): It is much like the original formula, and is equally effective, but is citronella-free. We made it for kids (and others) who may have an aversion to citronella. Comes in three sizes (2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz).

Nantucket Spider Extra Strength Tick Repellent (Green Label): If you specifically want to repel ticks, this is a perfect repellent. It can be used alone or in addition to other repellents. While no repellent repels all ticks, in independent lab tests, ours repelled 92% of deer ticks. Comes in four sizes (2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).

Nantucket Spider Bug Repellent for Dogs (Red Label): This repellent is specially formulated without ‘citrusy’ oils that dogs dislike and clove oil, which they shouldn’t ingest. Instead, it contains thyme oil to repel fleas and other oils such as geranium, rosemary, cedar, peppermint and spearmint - all effective repellents. And while it is formulated for dogs, it is often used on their owners as well! Comes in two sizes (8 oz, 16 oz)."

https://nantucketspider.com/products/nantucket-spider-original-natural-repellent

#SolarPunkSunday #NaturalBugRepellent #NoDeet #TickSpray #Ticks #TickSafety #Mosquitoes #SpendTimeInNature

Do animal rights activists also want to protect the rights of mosquitoes?
#animalrights #mosquitoes #mosquitobites #parasites #mosquitodiseases #dengue #malaria #animals

If you own a Thermacell I highly recommend capping the cartridge after every use so that the pyrethroid (metofluthrin) doesn't evaporate. If you've already discarded the cap just use plastic wrap. Replacement cartridges are over $20 each. Also, if you're the forgetful type set a phone timer so that you're reminded to turn the contraption off after dinner. #thermacell #mosquitoes #pyrethroids #repellents

Skrillex as mosquito control? https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/playing-skrillex-may-help-ward-mosquito-bites-180971849/ #music #dubstep #Skrillex #mosquitoes

Resharing this webpage because I changed the cover pic. That's my fence! #mosquitoes #pesticides #pyrethroids https://colinpurrington.com/2018/09/buzz-on-mosquito-sprays/

A man in Baytown recently contracted West Nile virus, the first human case in the Houston area this year, according to local health officials.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/2025/06/20/524600/harris-county-reports-first-human-west-nile-virus-case-of-2025/

#HarrisCounty #HealthScience #Local #News #PublicSafety #Baytown #HarrisCountyPublicHealth #MosquitoAndVectorControlDivision #Mosquitoes #WestNileVirus

The Hidden Dangers Mosquito Bites Can Cause.

#mosquito #pestcontrol #dengue #mosquitoes #mosquitobites #mosquitorepellent #insects #insect #mosquitos #malaria #mosquitokiller #nature #mosquitocontrol #bugs #health #o #zika #endmalaria #defeatmalaria #controledepragas #summer #insectrepellent #worldmalariaday #chikungunya Hello my dear readers, God has created many types of creatures in this world. God created human beings. Human beings are considered to be the most…

https://itsmostamazingindia.wordpress.com/2025/06/09/the-hidden-dangers-mosquito-bites-can-cause/

Wishing a long and miserable purgatory for owners of companies that install pesticide misting systems in the United States. And ideally large fines in their current lives for falsely advertising that insecticides dispensed at dusk and dawn (or at night) don't kill non-target insects such as butterflies and bees. I think only Connecticut and Illinois have banned misters outright, but New York seems to have verbiage that effectively does the same. #pollinators #butterflies #bees #pesticides #ftc #insects #pyrethroids #mosquitoes

Stumbled onto a comment on reddit that serves as a good reminder that pyrethroid mosquito sprays (Mosquito Shield, Mosquito Joe, Mosquito Squad, etc.) are highly toxic to fish. Labels always say "never spray near water" but applicators often ignore. #fish #mosquitoes #pyrethroids #virginia #pesticides #insecticides #ponds #koi

I've always had my suspicions but Michael Moorhouse, the president of Mosquito Shield, confirms: mother-owned franchises do extra well because women can infiltrate "mom groups" on Facebook and then push members to get their yards sprayed. #mosquitoes #pesticides #pyrethroids #insects https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cJLUlPdt2qY?t=24&feature=share

In going through the meeting notes for the Maine Bureau of Pesticides Control, it's clear that state has had it with Mosquito Shield and similar outfits that regularly flaunt pesticide application laws. E.g., technicians spray when it's raining or windy, treat flowering plants, treat bodies of water, or fail to wear protective gear. Bureau accepts and acts on tips from homeowners (see link). NB: photo proof helps agency's legal team issue fines. And don't forget to collect plant samples from your yard for residue tests if you think pesticide fog has drifted onto your property. #maine #mosquitoes #pesticides #pyrethroids https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/public/complaints.shtml

Delivered a Zoom talk on mosquito control to 90+ people on Georgetown Island, Maine, last night. The area is being invaded by Mosquito Shield and other pyrethroid-spraying franchises and residents are worried about the consequences for insects, birds, ... and lobsters. Was fun to research. #maine #mosquitoes #pyrethroids