Vector Disease Control International (VDCI)’s Post

Introducing the Culex tarsalis, commonly known as the Western Encephalitis Mosquito! Found across the United States, particularly west of the Mississippi River in regions having temperate climates. This species plays a significant role as a vector for diseases such as West Nile and St. Louis Encephalitis. This species prefer breeding in stagnant or slow-moving water, such as ponds and ditches, and are most active during the evening and night. Be sure to protect yourself from this species and others by following the 4Ds! #MosquitoSpecies #VectorBorneDiseases #InsectInsights

Overcrowding Effects on Larval Development of Four Mosquito Species Aedes Albopictus, Aedes Aegypti, Culex Quinquefasciatus and Anopheles Stephensi. Check the information in the following article!

Tuesday was #WorldMosquitoDay 🦟 Observed every year on August 20th, World Mosquito Day commemorates the groundbreaking discovery by Sir Ronald Ross in 1897 that female anopheline mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting malaria between humans. This discovery has shaped our understanding of mosquito-borne diseases and the importance of mosquito control. But did you know that bats are one of nature's most effective mosquito hunters? These amazing creatures can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in a single night. A pregnant female bat can even consume her body weight in mosquitos each night! 🦇 To help conserve bats, reduce the need for chemical pesticides, and consider creating bat-friendly habitats in your yard. Put up bat boxes or plant native pollinator spaces. Not only do these spaces support bats, but they also provide food for butterflies and birds during the day 🦋🐦 #GreensboroScienceCenter #VisitGSO #BatConservation #Conservation

Tuesday was #WorldMosquitoDay 🦟 Observed every year on August 20th, World Mosquito Day commemorates the groundbreaking discovery by Sir Ronald Ross in 1897 that female anopheline mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting malaria between humans. This discovery has shaped our understanding of mosquito-borne diseases and the importance of mosquito control. But did you know that bats are one of nature's most effective mosquito hunters? These amazing creatures can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in a single night. A pregnant female bat can even consume her body weight in mosquitos each night! 🦇 To help conserve bats, reduce the need for chemical pesticides, and consider creating bat-friendly habitats in your yard. Put up bat boxes or plant native pollinator spaces. Not only do these spaces support bats, but they also provide food for butterflies and birds during the day 🦋🐦 #GreensboroScienceCenter #VisitGSO #BatConservation #Conservation

Good mosquito control requires effective strategies and knowledge of key species. Here is a bit of both to get you started. https://lnkd.in/g5TvtjxX

Very fun, informative article from National Geographic! Perfect examples of nature working as its very own pest control: ➡️ Black bears eat larvae. ➡️ Mosquitoes eat other species of mosquitoes, including disease-carrying ones. ➡️ Cuckoos eat caterpillars. ➡️ Newts eat disease-carrying mosquitoes. ➡️ Tanagers eat bees and wasps. I definitely recommend giving this article a read to learn a bit more in-depth information about these interesting relationships!👇 #PestControl #Nature #Bugs #Animals

Did you know aerial mosquito control applications use less than an ounce of product per acre? On Thursday, our experts will explain how aerial applications are conducted and how we make them environmentally responsible. Save your spot here: https://ow.ly/4LKF50St5A7 #webinar #mosquitomanagement

'A total of 2,504 ticks of 5 species (Ixodes scapularis, Dermacentor variabilis, Amblyomma americanum, Haemaphysalis leporispalustris, and H. longicornis) were collected over 2 yr (2014–2015) in New York City parks. Specimens were collected via tick-dragging, identified to species, and tested for pathogens of human diseases. The causative agents of 5 human diseases (Lyme borreliosis, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever) were detected in a subset of samples. Results of this surveillance effort further illustrate that risk of tick-borne disease is considerable even in parks located adjacent to densely populated areas.' Dr. Waheed Ibrahim Bajwa Ellen Stromdahl @Robin Nadolny OXFORD ACADEMIC PUBLISHING LTD @journal of medical entomology https://lnkd.in/evhJX2Ga

🦟 Enjoy your summer by keeping your home #mosquito-free! 🚨 Tip #3: Keep pet water fresh! 🐾 👉 Check the water bowls and feeders for your pets and birds regularly. If left unchanged, they can become breeding sites for mosquitoes. 👀 Mosquito-free summer campaign: https://lnkd.in/gcV-zeJv #EUClimateandHealth ——————————————— 👉 This initiative is part of the broader IDAlert project, which investigates the impact of #ClimateChange on #InfectiousDiseases transmitted by vectors, and develops innovative climate and health indicators to track viruses circulating among wild birds, mosquitoes, and ticks in Europe.

To most, a mosquito is just a mosquito. The fact is, there are over 3,500 species with a few species being responsible for the transmission of dreaded diseases such as Malaria, Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever, Chikungunya and West Nile Virus. Most species are just known to bite without transmitting any diseases thereby being a nuisance. But you really never know which one is biting, so it's important to take the necessary precautions. Learn a thing or two on how to identify the different species.