Tag: Mosquitoes

Kansas State University's entomologist Jeff Whitworth highlights that increased rainfall in May and June fosters mosquito breeding in Kansas. Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water, leading to population surges. Effective mosquito control involves eliminating stagnant water sources, while protecting oneself requires clothing and repellents, as adult mosquitoes remain persistent and seek blood meals.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has detected Cache Valley virus (CVV) in a mosquito pool in Lincoln County. CVV is rare in humans but can cause serious neuroinvasive diseases. It also affects animals, particularly sheep, leading to reproductive issues. Preventing mosquito bites is crucial. Other viruses have also been detected, so vigilance against mosquitoes is urged. For more information, visit https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Mosquito-Borne-Diseases.aspx.

Lincoln - A Panhandle mosquito trap site recently collected mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus. These are the...