Join the 2026 Mosquito Academy in New Orleans, September 22–24, for three days of hands-on vector control training covering mosquito biology, surveillance, arbovirus testing, insecticide resistance, pesticide safety, and mosquito identification. Designed for mosquito control and public health professionals, this certified academy provides practical skills
Aedes (Fredwardsius) vittatus (Bigot, 1861) is a mosquito species native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the western Mediterranean. Learn what to do if you spot this species in the Gulf South region.
Forest habitats are rarely part of the typical mosquito surveillance stops in the south, given how many medically important species exists in open water habitats and containers in suburban and urban spaces. However, in those deciduous forests often lingers an important and often overlooked species,
A new study led by the University of Florida and Texas A&M reveals that Florida’s little-known kissing bug is more widespread than previously recognized, with nearly 30% carrying Trypanosoma cruzi. Researchers continue investigating the risks this insect may pose to humans and companion animals.
Join us in observing #FLMosquitoWeek April 13-19, 2025! The Florida Mosquito Control Association will be posting about mosquito control each day and invites you to share and participate wherever possible. Be sure to tag FMCA on social media in any of your Mosquito Week posts,
Understanding Insecticide Resistance – Part I Basic Principles of Resistance Development and Detection Before Product Failure Mosquitoes are highly effective disease vectors, transmitting illnesses to humans, pets, and livestock. While the most prominent mosquito-borne diseases vary by region, some—like malaria and dengue—are now spreading to